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London Waterloo East to Darlington Train prices and times

Looking to travel from London Waterloo East to Darlington? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as QAR 142.06, with average prices for this route around QAR 142.06.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
18:59 3h 20m, Changes required London Waterloo East	22:19 Darlington	Find Tickets
19:01 3h 18m, Direct London Waterloo East	22:19 Darlington	Find Tickets
20:01 3h 55m, Direct London Waterloo East	23:56 Darlington	Find Tickets
20:12 3h 44m, Changes required London Waterloo East	23:56 Darlington	Find Tickets
20:42 4h 18m, Changes required London Waterloo East	01:00 +1 Darlington	Find Tickets
20:59 4h 1m, Changes required London Waterloo East	01:00 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

London Waterloo East to Darlington Train Route Details

First train

00:53

Last train

23:09

Departure station

London Waterloo East

Arrival station

Darlington

Journey time

3h 14m

Distance

350 km

Price

QAR 142.06*

Train operators

Southeastern, CrossCountry, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo East to Darlington

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Are you frequently traveling between London Waterloo East and Darlington on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from London Waterloo East to Darlington. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Waterloo East to Darlington for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Waterloo East to Darlington, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Waterloo East to Darlington ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from London Waterloo East to Darlington more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Waterloo East to Darlington train ticket types

Save money on your trip from London Waterloo East to Darlington with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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