The average train between Spalding and Darlington takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 Spalding and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Darlington at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Darlington station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Spalding to Darlington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Darlington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Spalding to Darlington train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Spalding and Darlington is 214 km. The road distance is 277 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Peterborough to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 40m.