Scunthorpe to Darlington by train

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Overview: trains from Scunthorpe to Darlington

Find the key information for travelling by train from Scunthorpe 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 05:46 View journey
Last train 22:48 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 119
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey CA$99.68 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 57m
Train operators 7

Discover Scunthorpe to Darlington by train

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Train cost between Scunthorpe and Darlington

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: CA$99.68

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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Train timetable for travel between Scunthorpe and Darlington

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Scunthorpe to Darlington by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:46

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:48

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:46

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:21

  • Average number of daily trains: 32 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 27 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Scunthorpe to Darlington

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 34 minutes, spanning 119 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Scunthorpe and Darlington?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Scunthorpe and Darlington 3 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Scunthorpe to Darlington

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Scunthorpe and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Darlington city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Scunthorpe to Darlington

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

The total distance from Scunthorpe to Darlington is 119 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.