Bishop Auckland to Darlington by train

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Overview: trains from Bishop Auckland to Darlington

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bishop Auckland to Darlington, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:07 View journey
Last train 21:11 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 25m View journey
Distance (km) 18
Trains / day 49 View all
Cheapest journey AU$5.11 View journey
Avg journey time 26m
Train operators 2

Explore Bishop Auckland to Darlington by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Bishop Auckland to Darlington aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Bishop Auckland and Darlington: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$5.11, then go to AU$5, if booked a month in advance, and AU$5, if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train schedule for travel between Bishop Auckland and Darlington

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 49 trains make this journey of 18 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Bishop Auckland is at 07:09 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:11.

During the weekend, 07:07 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:11 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 13 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Bishop Auckland to Darlington

The swiftest journey time on this route is 25 minutes, crossing a total distance of 18 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Bishop Auckland and Darlington?

You can secure tickets for travel between Bishop Auckland and Darlington up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your Bishop Auckland to Darlington travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Darlington.

FAQs about the train journey from Bishop Auckland to Darlington

Want to know more about your journey from Bishop Auckland to Darlington? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Bishop Auckland and Darlington spans 18 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.