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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Darlington is to train which costs £40 - £85 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Darlington is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Darlington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Darlington. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Exeter to Darlington?

The distance between Exeter and Darlington is 336 miles. The road distance is 326.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Darlington without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £40 - £85.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Darlington takes 5h 39m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Darlington train from?

Exeter to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or fly from Exeter to Darlington?

The best way to get from Exeter to Darlington is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £150 - £950 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Exeter to Darlington train arrive?

Exeter to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Darlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Darlington is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Exeter to Darlington.

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

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Where can I stay near Darlington?

There are 1301+ hotels available in Darlington.

Exeter to Darlington - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Darlingtontrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 39m
£40–85
Drive 324.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Darlingtoncar 324.2 mi
5h 27m
£80–116
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
3h 41m
£90–249
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain
9h 13m
£104–313
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
4h 38m
£51–160
Fly Exeter to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane EXT - MME
6h 38m
£155–907
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain
5h 35m
£96–354
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 34m
£119–278
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
6h 38m
£78–205

Exeter to Darlington by train

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Distance: 334.3 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Darlington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–85 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Exeter (EXT) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) 6 times a week.

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