Portsmouth to Darlington by train

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Overview: trains from Portsmouth to Darlington

Find the key information for travelling by train from Portsmouth 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 04:25 View journey
Last train 23:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr View journey
Distance (km) 416
Trains / day 39 View all
Cheapest journey AU$172.28 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 2m
Train operators 9

Travelling by train from Portsmouth to Darlington

Ready to travel from Portsmouth to Darlington by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train tickets between Portsmouth and Darlington

The cheapest train tickets from Portsmouth to Darlington start at AU$172.28. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Portsmouth to Darlington is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Portsmouth to Darlington train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 04:25.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:24.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:48.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:19.

  • 39 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 22 minutes.

How long does the train from Portsmouth to Darlington take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 5 hours, with trains covering a total distance of 416 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Portsmouth to Darlington trains

Tickets for travel to Darlington along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Portsmouth to Darlington travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Darlington.

FAQs about the train journey from Portsmouth to Darlington

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

The total distance between Portsmouth and Darlington by train is 416 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.