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Darlington to Barnham by train

First train

18:01

Last train

19:32

Departure station

Darlington

Arrival station

Barnham

Journey time

From 4h 36m

Distance

258 miles (415 km)

Frequency

3 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southern

How to travel from Darlington to Barnham by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Darlington to Barnham? Look no further.

You'll usually find 3 trains per day running between Darlington and Barnham, which usually take 9 hours 2 minutes to complete the 258 miles (415 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 36 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Barnham by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Darlington to Barnham if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Barnham? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Darlington to Barnham take?

The average journey time by train between Darlington and Barnham is 9 hours and 2 minutes, with around 3 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Darlington and Barnham by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Darlington to Barnham is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Darlington to Barnham?

No, there are no direct train services from Darlington to Barnham. Travelling from Darlington to Barnham by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Darlington to Barnham leave?

The first train from Darlington to Barnham leaves at 18:01. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Darlington to Barnham leave?

The last train from Darlington to Barnham leaves at 19:32. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Darlington and Barnham by train?

Trains travelling from Darlington to Barnham cover a distance of around 258 miles (415 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Barnham to Darlington.

Cheap train tickets from Darlington to Barnham

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Consider a Season Ticket

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† 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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