Darlington to Croydon by train

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Overview: trains from Darlington to Croydon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Darlington to Croydon, 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 06:31 View journey
Last train 23:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 1m View journey
Distance (km) 363
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey US$85.50 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 13m
Train operators 8

From Darlington to Croydon by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Darlington to Croydon by train. With 35 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Darlington to Croydon

Getting from Darlington to Croydon by rail typically costs US$85.50, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel between Darlington and Croydon

If you are taking the train from Darlington to Croydon, you will have 35 trains each day (with a departure every 26 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:31. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:22. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:32, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:31.

Travel time and distance between Darlington and Croydon

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 1 minute, covering a total of 363 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Darlington and Croydon

Tickets for travel between Darlington and Croydon can be booked 3 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn more about train travel from Darlington to Croydon

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

FAQs about the train journey from Darlington to Croydon

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

The total journey from Darlington to Croydon is 363 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.