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Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Aberdeen (ABD)

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16

train journeys
per day

182

miles (293 kms)

4hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

06:55 / 00:43

first / last train

5

direct trains

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Aberdeen (ABD)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Darlington and Aberdeen , with 5 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Darlington to Aberdeen is approximately 182 miles (293 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 52 mins.

ScotRail, Lumo, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Aberdeen.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Darlington to Aberdeen. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 29 mins.

Journeys from Darlington to Aberdeen Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:55
    4 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    11:52
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:03
    4 hrs 59 mins Direct
    13:02
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:24
    4 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    13:50
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:09
    4 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    15:57
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:25
    4 hrs 41 mins Direct
    17:06
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:09
    4 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    17:55
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:08
    4 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    19:04
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:09
    5 hrs 1 change
    20:09
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:01
    4 hrs 43 mins Direct
    20:44
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:24
    4 hrs 49 mins Direct
    21:13
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:26
    4 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    21:55
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:24
    4 hrs 47 mins Direct
    23:11
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:10
    4 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    00:09
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:22
    10 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    07:11
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    22:22
    9 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    08:12
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:57
    11 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Darlington
    Aberdeen
    Darlington to Aberdeen

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 Aberdeen Station

Station name Aberdeen (ABD)
Address Aberdeen station, Guild Street, Union Square, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB11 6LX
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 21:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:00
Sunday 08:45 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Darlington and Aberdeen

The travel time between Darlington and Aberdeen by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Darlington and Aberdeen vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:55, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 5 direct services per day from Darlington to Aberdeen

ScotRail, Lumo, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Aberdeen.

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