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There are 9 ways to get from Darlington to Paddington by train, bus, car or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Train

  1. Take the train from Darlington to London Kings Cross

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Marble Arch

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Train via Sheffield

  1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffield
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl

Drive

  1. Drive from Darlington to Paddington

Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow

  1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
  2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR)

Fly Durham to London City

  1. Fly from Durham (MME) to London City (LCY)

Train to Edinburgh, fly to London Heathrow

  1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh
  2. Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Heathrow (LHR)

Train, train to Manchester, fly to London Heathrow

  1. Take the train from Darlington to York
  2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
  3. Fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR)

Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton, train

  1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
  2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU)
  3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
  4. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington

Darlington to Paddington by train and subway

The journey time between Darlington and Paddington is around 2h 32m and covers a distance of around 236 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 3 min. Operated by LNER and London Underground (Tube), the Darlington to Paddington service departs from Darlington and arrives in Paddington-Underground. Typically 206 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

206 Weekly Services
2h 32m Average Duration
£111 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Paddington is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 33m.

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The quickest way to get from Darlington to Paddington is to train which costs £110 - £160 and takes 2h 32m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Paddington station. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Paddington Station Eastbourne Terrace via Marble Arch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Paddington-Underground via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

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The distance between Darlington and Paddington is 217 miles. The road distance is 247.4 miles.

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The best way to get from Darlington to Paddington without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £110 - £160.

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It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Darlington to Paddington, including transfers.

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Darlington to Paddington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

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Darlington to Paddington train services, operated by LNER, depart from Darlington station.

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The best way to get from Darlington to Paddington is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £250 - £470 and takes 5h 40m.

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Map of how to get from Darlington to Paddington.
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  • Distance: 216.8 miles
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Paddington, England?

LNER operates a train from Darlington to London Kings Cross hourly. Tickets cost £100 - £150 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Marble Arch once daily. Tickets cost £35 - £50 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

Airlines
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Newcastle to London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£50 - £480
Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
1h 29m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£50 - £250
Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow via Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£130 - £550
Flights from Manchester to London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£45 - £270
Flights from Newcastle to Southampton
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£120 - £500
Loganair
Website
loganair.co.uk
Flights from Newcastle to Southampton
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£120 - £500
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Durham to London City via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
5h 35m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
£410 - £950
Aer Lingus
Website
aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow via Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£130 - £550
Train operators
LNER
Phone
+44 345 722 5333
Email
customers@lner.co.uk
Website
lner.co.uk
Train from Darlington to London Kings Cross
Ave. Duration
2h 19m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£100 - £150
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
£100 - £150
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£45 - £70
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
£45 - £70
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
1h 58m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£80 - £120
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
£80 - £120
Train from Darlington to York
Ave. Duration
26 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£50 - £70
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
£50 - £70
CrossCountry
Phone
0344 736 9123
Email
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website
crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Sheffield
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£50 - £130
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£50 - £75
1st Class
£90 - £130
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
29 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£27 - £50
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£27 - £40
1st Class
£30 - £50
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
2h 3m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£70 - £210
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£70 - £110
1st Class
£140 - £210
Train from Darlington to York
Ave. Duration
27 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£30 - £60
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£30 - £45
1st Class
£40 - £60
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
Ave. Duration
42 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£30 - £60
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£30 - £45
1st Class
£40 - £60
TransPennine Express Service
Phone
+44 345 600 1671
Website
tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
32 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£17 - £35
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£17 - £25
Anytime 1st Class
£22 - £35
Train from Darlington to York
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£20 - £40
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£20 - £30
Anytime 1st Class
£28 - £40
Train from York to Manchester Airport
Ave. Duration
1h 48m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
£30 - £70
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£30 - £50
Anytime 1st Class
£50 - £70
Northern Rail
Phone
+44 800 200 6060
Email
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
39 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£7 - £10
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
£7 - £10
First Great Western Service
Phone
+44 3457 000 125
Email
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website
gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
Ave. Duration
37 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
£17 - £45
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£17 - £24
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£28 - £45
Elizabeth Line
Phone
0343 222 1234
Website
tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£9 - £23
Website
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Contactless Off Peak
£9 - £13
Contactless Peak
£15 - £23
Bus operators
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Dolphin Centre to Marble Arch
Ave. Duration
6h 20m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£35 - £50
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

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Darlington to Paddington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

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Darlington to Paddington train services, operated by LNER, arrive at London Kings Cross station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Paddington is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Darlington to Paddington.

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