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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Darlington is to bus which costs £60 - £95 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Darlington is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Darlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Darlington?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Darlington via London Waterloo, Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Poole to Darlington?

The distance between Poole and Darlington is 352 miles. The road distance is 317.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Darlington without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £150 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Poole to Darlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Darlington bus from?

Poole to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Darlington train from?

Poole to Darlington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Darlington?

The best way to get from Poole to Darlington is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Poole to Darlington bus arrive?

Poole to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Darlington train arrive?

Poole to Darlington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Darlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Darlington is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Poole to Darlington.

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

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Where can I stay near Darlington?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
5h 19m
£153–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Dolphin Centrebus 598 / ...
10h 26m
£64–92
Drive 315.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Darlingtoncar 315.7 mi
5h 21m
£77–112
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
4h 18m
£107–304
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 58m
£153–457
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain
10h 40m
£106–301
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 1m
£94–434
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain
5h 56m
£113–295
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
7h
£87–260

Poole to Darlington by train and subway

216Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 350.2 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Darlington via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Dolphin Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 10h 26m.

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