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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Darlington is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 22m.

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 £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Darlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

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 37m.

How far is it from Exeter to Darlington?

The distance between Exeter and Darlington is 348 miles. The road distance is 325.8 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 37m and costs £170 - £250.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Darlington takes 5h 37m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Darlington bus from?

Exeter to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

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, bus or fly from Exeter to Darlington?

The best way to get from Exeter to Darlington is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £170 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £150 - £850 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Exeter to Darlington bus arrive?

Exeter to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

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 28m 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?

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Exeter to Darlington - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Darlingtontrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 37m
£170–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus 177
10h 22m
£64–159
Drive 323.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Darlingtoncar 323.9 mi
5h 28m
£81–116
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
£106–234
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 17m
£157–293
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 45m
£79–189
Fly Exeter to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane EXT - MME
6h 38m
£155–807
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 Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain
5h 18m
£120–229
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
£145–339
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 48m
£131–309

Exeter to Darlington by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 346.2 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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 £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Dolphin Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 22m.

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