Travelling from Leicester to Darlington by train

Want to know how to get from Leicester to Darlington by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Leicester to Darlington take around 2 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 212 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Leicester is scheduled to depart at around  00:08. The last departure is usually at around 23:58 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Leicester at around 01:07, with the last train leaving at around 23:46. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 62 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 10 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$146.25.

We think any time is a great time to visit Darlington, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Darlington.

Is there a direct train from Leicester to Darlington?

The journey between Leicester and Darlington usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Leicester to Darlington every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Leicester to Darlington?

The Leicester to Darlington train travel takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Leicester to Darlington train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Darlington leaving Leicester at around 00:08 and the last train leaving at around 23:58 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Leicester at around 01:07, with the final departure at 23:46.