The average train between Edinburgh and Darlington takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Darlington. 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Darlington at 11:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Darlington station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Edinburgh to Darlington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Darlington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Edinburgh to Darlington train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Darlington is 190 km. The road distance is 255 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.