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Trains from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington

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Trains to Darlington from Bury St Edmunds

First train

04:48

Last train

22:28

Departure stationBury St Edmunds
Arrival stationDarlington
Journey time

From 3h 2m

Distance

182 miles (293 km)

Frequency

30 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, TransPennine Express

What are the train times from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington?

Check out the next trains departing from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington for Tuesday 10th November 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
08:5913:014h 2m, 2 changes
10:2913:333h 4m, 1 change
11:0015:014h 1m, 2 changes
12:2915:323h 3m, 1 change
13:0016:533h 53m, 3 changes
13:0017:014h 1m, 2 changes
14:2917:323h 3m, 1 change
15:0019:034h 3m, 2 changes
16:2919:323h 3m, 1 change
16:5921:064h 7m, 2 changes

Trains to Darlington from Bury St Edmunds

Want to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 5 hours 1 minute to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington by train. You'll find on average 30 trains per day running on this route.

There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Darlington by train; you'll need to make 1 change.

Trains on this route are operated by London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway and Thameslink.

Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington?

Want to know more about your journey from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Darlington from Bury St Edmunds?

To travel to Darlington from Bury St Edmunds, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 5 hours and 1 minute, though the fastest trains can take 3 hours and 2 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington?

Trains from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington take an average of 5 hours and 1 minute, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours and 2 minutes. You'll usually find 30 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Bury St Edmunds and Darlington by train?

The quickest journey time between Bury St Edmunds and Darlington by train is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington?

No, there are no direct trains running from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Darlington?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

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2. Use a Railcard

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3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Bury St Edmunds to Darlington is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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