Darlington to London Kings Cross Trains From £47.30*

The journey from Darlington to London Kings Cross takes just under three hours with LNER.

On your trip, you’ll thunder down the East Coast Mainline on your way to London Kings Cross. Passing through counties like County Durham and North Yorkshire.

LNER runs along the East Coast Main Line, linking cities in Eastern Scotland and Northern England to London. Key stops include Stevenage, Newcastle, and York.

Departing from Darlington

Darlington is a market town in County Durham, around fifteen miles west of Middlesbrough and twenty miles south of Durham.

Darlington Station is at Bank Top, at the end of Victoria Road, close to the town centre. It’s a busy station and a key node on the East Coast Mainline.

It’s accessible by local buses, and the taxi rank outside the exit on Blue Rose Lane typically doesn't require prior booking.

LNER, Northern, CrossCountry, and TransPennine Express all run through Darlington.

Main stops

There are only two stops from Darlington to London Kings Cross. These are at York and Stevenage.

However, these may change due to scheduling alterations, train faults, engineering works, or even poor weather. So, it’s best to check before you travel.

If you want to buy cheap train tickets, then it’s worth using TrainPal to find the cheapest fares. You can also get a discount if you add a Railcard.

Arriving at London Kings Cross

London Kings Cross serves as the southern terminus of the East Coast Mainline, making it one of the UK’s most central railway hubs. It links the UK capital with the east of England and Scotland.

Its key location on the East Coast Mainline means it’s incredibly well connected by public transport. For instance, King’s Cross London Underground station connects multiple tube lines: the Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, and Victoria lines. Taxis and bus routes are also available outside the station along Euston Road. St Pancras International Station and London Euston Station are only a few minutes’ walk from Kings Cross if you have ongoing connections heading elsewhere.

Public transport can help you get anywhere you want to be in London, near or far. But if you want to do something immediately from the station, there are so many attractions nearby. For instance, the British Library, The Wellcome Collection, Regent’s Park, Camden, and the British Museum are all within walking distance.

LNER train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: A Darlington to London Kings Cross First Class ticket gives you access to complimentary food and drinks, larger seats and tables. First Class lounge access is available at certain stations on the East Coast Mainline.

LNER train travel advice

• Luggage: Passengers can bring up to three pieces of luggage.
• Pets: Pets travel free on LNER. Dogs must be on leads, and other animals in carriers. Maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Reservations are required. Folding bikes can be taken onboard as luggage.
• Children: Children receive cheaper tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Get travel advice for the station you wish to use, seat reservations, ticket assistance, and help with arrivals and transfers, plus discounts for disabled passengers.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.