What is the cheapest way to get from Darlington to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Perth is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Perth is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Perth. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Canal Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darlington and arriving at Perth. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Darlington to Perth?

The distance between Darlington and Perth is 229 miles. The road distance is 181.4 miles.

How do I travel from Darlington to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Darlington to Perth without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £65 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Darlington to Perth?

The train from Darlington to Perth takes 3h 16m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Darlington to Perth train from?

Darlington to Perth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Perth?

The best way to get from Darlington to Perth is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £65 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Darlington to Perth bus arrive?

Darlington to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Darlington to Perth train arrive?

Darlington to Perth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Perth is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Darlington to Perth.

How do I get a train ticket from Darlington to Perth?

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 514+ hotels available in Perth.

Darlington to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Darlington to Perth by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Perthtrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
3h 16m
£65–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
5h 22m
£30–48
Drive 180.4 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Perthcar 180.4 mi
3h 37m
£44–64
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Northallerton - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
3h 58m
£38–134
Train via Cupar
1. Take the train from Darlington to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
4h 56m
£93–264

Darlington to Perth by train

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Distance: 227.5 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Perth, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Perth once daily. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Canal Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 5h 22m.

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