Rugby to Darlington by train

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Overview: trains from Rugby to Darlington

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rugby 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 05:38 View journey
Last train 23:19 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 239
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey £120.20 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 18m
Train operators 8

Explore Rugby to Darlington by train

Thinking about travelling from Rugby to Darlington by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between Rugby and Darlington

The cheapest train tickets from Rugby to Darlington start at £120.20. 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 Rugby 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.

Train times for travel from Rugby to Darlington

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:38 and the last departure is 23:03. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:02 and the last train leaves at 23:19. On average, a total of 24 trains make this journey each day.

How long does the train from Rugby to Darlington take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 9 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 239 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Rugby 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.

Learn even more about travelling from Rugby 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Rugby to Darlington

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

The train journey between Rugby and Darlington spans 239 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.