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It takes an average of 7h 26m to travel from Southampton Central to Darlington by train, over a distance of around 250 miles (402 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Southampton Central to Darlington and tickets for this journey start from £88.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:00 | |
| Departure station | Southampton Central | |
| Arrival station | Darlington | |
| Journey time | From 5h 29m | |
| Distance | 250 miles (402 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £88.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Southampton Central to Darlington in 5 hours 29 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Southampton Central to Darlington? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 26 minutes to travel the 250 miles (402 km) from Southampton Central to Darlington by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 14 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, Great Western Railway or East Midlands Railway to Darlington. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Southampton Central to Darlington in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £88.90. 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 Darlington by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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The price of train tickets from Southampton Central to Darlington starts at £88.90 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.