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Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington by train

First train

19:44

Last train

20:43

Departure station

Shoreham-by-Sea

Arrival station

Darlington

Journey time

From 11h 15m

Distance

260 miles (419 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southern

Travelling from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington by train

Looking to travel from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 11 hours 45 minutes to travel from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 11 hours 15 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 260 miles (419 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Darlington, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink or CrossCountry to get to Darlington. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

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

What's the fastest journey time between Shoreham-by-Sea and Darlington by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington is 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington?

No, there are no direct train services from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington. Travelling from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington leave?

The first train from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington leaves at 19:44. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington leave?

The last train from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington leaves at 20:43. 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 Shoreham-by-Sea and Darlington by train?

Trains travelling from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington cover a distance of around 260 miles (419 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Darlington to Shoreham-by-Sea.

Cheap train tickets from Shoreham-by-Sea to Darlington

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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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