Bolton to Darlington by train

Explore Bolton to Darlington by rail

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

Cost of train travel from Bolton to Darlington

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Bolton to Darlington:

• Cheapest ticket: CA$67.71

• Pricing when booking a month in advance:

• Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Bolton to Darlington departure timetable

On this route, 38 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Bolton at 05:37 and the last leaving at 21:44 during the week.

For weekend travel to Darlington, the earliest departure is at 00:10 and the last one is at 23:36. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 18 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Bolton to Darlington

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 13 minutes, crossing a total distance of 120 kilometres.

When are tickets between Bolton and Darlington available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Bolton and Darlington can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from Bolton to Darlington

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Darlington city guide.