Exeter to Darlington by train

Going from Exeter to Darlington by train

About to set off from Exeter to Darlington by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Exeter and Darlington: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €110.40, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Exeter and Darlington

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

• First daily departure (weekday): 06:24

• Last daily departure (weekday): 15:27

• First daily departure (weekend): 06:23

• Last daily departure (weekend): 16:24

• Average number of daily trains: 21 trains

• Frequency of train departures: every 10 minutes

Travel time and distance between Exeter and Darlington

The route’s fastest journey takes 5 hours and 31 minutes, covering a total of 443 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Exeter and Darlington?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Exeter to Darlington

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Darlington city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.