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How to get fromBasingstoke to Darlingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    4h 8m
    £95–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 806
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus bus 815
    7h 5m
    £45–74

  3. Drive  263.6 mi

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Darlingtoncar car 263.6 mi
    4h 26m
    £66–95

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    3h 42m
    £97–249

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Darlingtontrain train Southampton Central - Newcastle / ...
    4h 24m
    £120–190

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h
    £126–194

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 31m
    £69–300

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 37m
    £82–193

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 51m
    £113–262

  10. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 39m
    £100–313

  11. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 33m
    £132–382

Basingstoke to Darlington by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Dolphin Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 5m.

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