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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Scotland is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Scotland is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 3m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darlington and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Darlington to Scotland?

The distance between Darlington and Scotland is 207 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Scotland without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 3m and costs £85 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Darlington to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Darlington to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Darlington to Scotland?

The best way to get from Darlington to Scotland is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 3m and costs £85 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Darlington to Scotland bus arrive?

Darlington to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Darlington to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Darlington to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Scotland is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Darlington to Scotland.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Darlington to Scotland?

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

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Darlington to Scotland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Darlington to Scotland by train, bus, or car

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Northallerton - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 3m
£86–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
4h 50m
£27–40
Drive 165.8 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Glasgowcar 165.8 mi
3h 4m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 6m
£90–270

Darlington to Scotland by train

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3h 3mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.4 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Darlington to Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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