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 £80 - £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 train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £75 - £180.

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 37m.

How far is it from Exeter to Darlington?

The distance between Exeter and Darlington is 350 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 £150 - £230.

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 three 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 37m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £150 - £900 and takes 6h 37m.

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 - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Darlington by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Darlingtontrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 37m
£150–230
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
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 50m
£76–172
Drive 323.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Darlingtoncar 323.9 mi
5h 28m
£82–118
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 34m
£134–233
Fly Exeter to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane EXT - MME
6h 37m
£154–856
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 4m
£142–421
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
£124–289

Exeter to Darlington by train

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Distance: 348.2 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 3 hours. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 37m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Exeter (EXT) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) once daily.

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