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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Darlington is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 28m.

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 46m and costs £100 - £290.

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 three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Exeter to Darlington?

The distance between Exeter and Darlington is 336 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 via Birmingham which takes 5h 29m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Exeter to Darlington, including transfers.

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 via Birmingham which takes 5h 29m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £140 - £850 and takes 7h.

Where does the Exeter to Darlington train arrive?

Exeter to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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?

There are 885+ hotels available in Darlington.

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 29m
£168–247
Drive 323.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Darlingtoncar 323.9 mi
5h 28m
£79–114
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 46m
£105–284
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Darlingtontrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 38m
£170–250
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 35m
£153–287
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 48m
£85–187
Fly Exeter to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane EXT - MME
7h
£145–807
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain
5h 35m
£107–261
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 40m
£139–326
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 35m
£130–307

Exeter to Darlington by train

122Weekly Trains

5h 29mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Darlington.

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Distance: 334.3 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Darlington via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Exeter (EXT) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) once daily.

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