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Theatre, green fields, and fascinating heritage await you on a visit to Darlington

Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to Darlington - with no booking fees!
Trains to London and Scotland go to Darlington along the scenic east coast.

Darlington station is a Grade II* listed Victorian structure and a popular stop for many travellers.

Only 16 minutes by rail to Durham, most LNER train services stop in Darlington on their journey from Edinburgh to Leeds and London.
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Fact About Darlington
Darlington is home to the world's first steam-powered passenger railway

Popular trains to Darlington

Edinburgh to Darlington

Wednesday 15 May 2024
From
£17.70
330% greener than a car

London Kings Cross to Darlington

Saturday 1 Jun 2024
From
£23.70
330% greener than a car

These percentages were calculated using our Carbon Calculator.

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Do something different in Darlington

Darlington might not be the biggest town in the world but it packs a lot into its compact space.

As well as the history, there's a thriving theatre scene and lots of green space for family walks in the country.

Book your ticket today and prepare to be charmed by this Yorkshire darling.

Plus, when you join LNER Perks you'll get £5 free and 2% credit back every time you travel with us.

Things to do in Darlington

History buffs will love Darlington! Home to Stephenson's 'Locomotion No.1' - the oldest engine of its kind of the world - you can also explore buildings from the 1550s, bridges from the 1820s, and markets proudly in use since Victorian times.

Places to eat in Darlington

Darlington offers an eclectic mix of local produce and international cuisine. Looking for a something unique? Meet the cows that helped make your delicious ice cream, or sample the menu at the only Two Star Michelin restaurant in the North East.

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The Magic of Motown

29th Nov

Seen by over a million people! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate our brand-new show as we Reach Out and show you there Ain’t No Mountain High Enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Tickets from £14.50

Anything for Love -- the Meatloaf Story

17th Nov

Following his 2022 sell-out tour the highly acclaimed and No 1 recording artist Steve Steinman brings you his brand-new production featuring more than 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's greatest hits. For more than 30 years, Steve has toured the world with his musical tribute to Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf. With an incredible stage set, ten-piece live band combined with Steve's well known sense of humour and stage presence, the show can only be described as awesome. The show will have you up on your feet dancing and singing out loud to some of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits including 'Anything for Love', 'Bat Out of Hell, 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light', 'Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth', 'Two Out of Three Ain't Bad', 'Dead Ringer for Love', 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and many, many more.

Tickets from £16.50

Fairytale of New York

27th Nov

From the producers of *Seven Drunken Nights-The Story of The Dubliners* and featuring an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers *Fairytale of New York* brings you all of your favourite Christmas songs including *Driving home for Christmas*, *White Christmas*, *Oh Holy Night*, *Winter’s Tale*, *Silent Night* and of course *The Fairytale of New York*. …and just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world class show also features some of the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time including *The Galway Girl*, *The Irish Rover*, *Wagon Wheel*, *Danny Boy*, *Dirty Old Town* and *The Black Velvet Band* this magical Irish-inspired Christmas show will have people of all ages singing, laughing and dancing in the aisles.

Tickets from £16.50
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Which rail lines go through Darlington?

Currently, the train lines via Darlington station are CrossCountry, Northern Rail, and TransPennine Express.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

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In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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