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Darlington to Howden by train

First train

03:56

Last train

21:48

Departure station

Darlington

Arrival station

Howden

Journey time

From 1h 7m

Distance

59 miles (95 km)

Frequency

23 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

Taking the train from Darlington to Howden in 1 hour 7 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Darlington to Howden? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 31 minutes to travel the 59 miles (95 km) from Darlington to Howden by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 23 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry to Howden. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Darlington to Howden in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Howden by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Darlington to Howden? 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 Howden take?

The average journey time by train between Darlington and Howden is 1 hour and 31 minutes, with around 23 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 Howden by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Darlington to Howden is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Darlington to Howden?

No, there are no direct train services from Darlington to Howden. Travelling from Darlington to Howden by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

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

The first train from Darlington to Howden leaves at 03:56. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Darlington to Howden leaves at 21:48. 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 Howden by train?

Trains travelling from Darlington to Howden cover a distance of around 59 miles (95 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

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

Cheap train tickets from Darlington to Howden

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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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