Darlington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Darlington
With a population of 87,204, Darlington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Darlington to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Darlington
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Yard Tapas Bar (98 Bondgate) and The Bay Horse (45 The Green Hurworth) are great picks.
When to visit Darlington
How to Get to Darlington
Plane
When flying to Darlington, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Darlington departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 30m.
Train
Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Darlington is the busiest station in Darlington. Another popular train station is Darlington South Bank, Nyork, located 25 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Darlington is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 124 km from Darlington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Darlington using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Darlington takes 587 km and will cost you around £56. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about £221 for a journey of 2181 km. Darlington’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Darlington
Where to stay in Darlington
Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Darlington
Most booked hotels in Darlington
Hiring a car in Darlington
Hiring a car in Darlington costs £37 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Darlington.
Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Darlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Darlington is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.