There are 10 ways to get from Basingstoke to Darlington by train, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 8m£95–148Drive 263.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Basingstoke to Darlingtoncar 263.6 mi
4h 26m£66–95Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
3h 42m£97–249Train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Darlingtontrain Southampton Central - Newcastle / ...
4h 24m£120–190Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h£126–194Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
6h 20m£118–186Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
4h 38m£75–336Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain
5h 37m£116–277Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 38m£81–193Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain
6h 33m£109–374
Basingstoke to Darlington by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Darlington is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Darlington is to train and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs £95 - £250.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Darlington. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Darlington is 284 miles. The road distance is 265.1 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Darlington without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 8m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Basingstoke to Darlington, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Darlington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Darlington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Darlington is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Basingstoke to Darlington.
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What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Darlington, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Darlington via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 8m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
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