Crewe to Darlington by train

Taking the train from Crewe to Darlington

Ready to book a trip from Crewe to Darlington by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Crewe and Darlington

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £47.35, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Crewe to Darlington

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Crewe to Darlington:

• 00:44 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 23:12 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 00:44 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 21:28 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 20 minutes from Crewe toward Darlington.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 45 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Crewe to Darlington

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 43 minutes, spanning 170 kilometres in total.

Booking time frame: Crewe to Darlington trains

Tickets for travel to Darlington along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Crewe to Darlington by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Darlington.