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Find the best prices from London Kings Cross to Darlington

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from London Kings Cross to Darlington, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

NZD 44.20

Tue2Dec

NZD 57.24

Wed3Dec

NZD 54.59

Thu4Dec

NZD 57.24

Fri5Dec

NZD 56.78

Sat6Dec

NZD 57.24

Sun7Dec

NZD 57.24

Mon8Dec

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

London Kings Cross to Darlington train prices and times

Looking to travel from London Kings Cross to Darlington? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as NZD 44.20, with average prices for this route around NZD 59.53.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
06:15 2h 53m, Direct London Kings Cross	09:08 Darlington	Find Tickets
07:00 2h 22m, Direct London Kings Cross	09:22 Darlington	Find Tickets
07:30 2h 33m, Direct London Kings Cross	10:03 Darlington	Find Tickets
08:00 2h 22m, Direct London Kings Cross	10:22 Darlington	Find Tickets
08:03 2h 42m, No direct London Kings Cross	10:45 Darlington	Find Tickets
08:26 2h 32m, No direct London Kings Cross	10:58 Paris	Find Tickets

London Kings Cross to Darlington train route details

First train

06:15

Last train

23:33

Departure station

London Kings Cross

Arrival station

Darlington

Journey time

2h 19m

Distance

347 km

Price

NZD 44.20*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Northern, Grand Central

How to book cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Darlington

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London Kings Cross and Darlington on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from London Kings Cross to Darlington during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets to save more on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from London Kings Cross to Darlington, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This is often cheaper than purchasing a direct ticket, and you usually won’t need to change trains or seats.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Kings Cross to Darlington ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London Kings Cross to Darlington train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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