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 £30 - £65 and takes 9h 24m.

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 45m and costs £95 - £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 Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

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 38m.

How far is it from Exeter to Darlington?

The distance between Exeter and Darlington is 348 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 38m and costs £140 - £450.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Darlington takes 5h 38m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Darlington bus from?

Exeter to Darlington bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 38m and costs £140 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £150 - £900 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Exeter to Darlington bus arrive?

Exeter to Darlington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 23m to drive from Exeter to Darlington.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to 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 DarlingtonPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 38m
£140–450
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Dolphin Centre591 / ...
9h 24m
£32–61
Drive 324.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Darlington324.2 mi
5h 23m
£80–116
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlington
3h 45m
£95–239
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlington
9h 28m
£115–273
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlington
4h 42m
£57–160
Fly Exeter to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)EXT - MME
6h 49m
£155–857
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Darlington
5h 53m
£101–354
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlington
6h 45m
£125–270
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
6h 35m
£71–205

Exeter to Darlington by train

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Distance: 346.3 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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 £140–450 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Dolphin Centre via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 24m.

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