The average train between Darlington and Gateshead takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Darlington to Gateshead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Darlington and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 12:31 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darlington station and arriving at Gateshead station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Darlington to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Darlington to Gateshead train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Darlington and Gateshead is 48.8 km. The road distance is 57 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £10–16 and the journey takes 30 min. Three other operators also service this route.