Darlington to Rugby by train

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Overview: trains from Darlington to Rugby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Darlington to Rugby, 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 05:17 View journey
Last train 23:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 52m View journey
Distance (km) 239
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey €457.28 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 53m
Train operators 6

Travelling by train from Darlington to Rugby

Ready to travel from Darlington to Rugby by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train tickets between Darlington and Rugby

The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Rugby start at €457.28. 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 Darlington to Rugby 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.

Darlington to Rugby train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Darlington to Rugby is at 05:17 and the last is at 23:25. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:18 and the last one is at 22:31. You can expect 31 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 6 minutes.

Darlington to Rugby train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 239 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 52 minutes.

How far in advance Darlington and Rugby tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Darlington and Rugby are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your trip to Rugby

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Rugby.

FAQs about the train journey from Darlington to Rugby

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

The total distance from Darlington to Rugby is 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.