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Trains from Darlington (DAR) to London Waterloo

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35

train journeys
per day

217

miles (349 kms)

2hrs 57 mins

fastest journey

04:56 / 00:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Darlington (DAR) to London Waterloo

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Darlington and London Waterloo , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Darlington to London Waterloo is approximately 217 miles (349 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 35 mins.

Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and London Waterloo.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Darlington to London Waterloo. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 57 mins.

Journeys from Darlington to London Waterloo Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:56
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    08:52
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:17
    3 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    08:57
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:59
    3 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    09:21
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:31
    3 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    09:51
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:03
    3 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    10:20
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:32
    3 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    10:40
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:02
    3 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    11:17
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:31
    3 hrs 1 change
    11:31
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    3 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    12:16
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:27
    2 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    12:26
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:02
    3 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    13:17
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:28
    2 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    13:26
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:00
    3 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    14:19
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:28
    3 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    14:30
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:02
    3 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    15:17
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:28
    2 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    15:26
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    3 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    16:16
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:27
    3 hrs 1 change
    16:27
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:03
    3 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    17:16
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:29
    2 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    17:26
    Darlington
    London Waterloo
    Darlington to London Waterloo

About Darlington Station

Station name Darlington (DAR)
Address Darlington station, Bank Top, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4AA
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About London Waterloo Station

Station name London Waterloo (WAT)
Address London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:15
Saturday 05:30 - 23:15
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Darlington and London Waterloo

The travel time between Darlington and London Waterloo by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 57 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Darlington and London Waterloo vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

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Amenities on trains between Darlington and London Waterloo can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Darlington & London Waterloo. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and London Waterloo.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Darlington and London Waterloo, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.