Trains from Darlington Train Station
to Leuchars (for St. Andrews)
From £26.40
Darlington Train Station to Leuchars (for St. Andrews)by train on average takes 3 hrs 30 mins
Darlington Train Station to Leuchars (for St. Andrews) one way only
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- Trains depart every 52 minutes
- First train leaves Darlington Train Station at 06:55
- Last train leaves Darlington Train Station at 20:22
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Darlington to Leuchars (for St. Andrews) train times
| Last updated: 05:14:07
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:55 Darlington On Time | 10:23 Leuchars (for St. Andrews) On Time | Anytime Single, CrossCountry | 3h 28m, 1 change | ||
07:10 Darlington On Time | 11:07 Leuchars (for St. Andrews) On Time | Anytime Single, London North Eastern Railway | 3h 57m, 1 change | ||
08:03 Darlington On Time | 11:28 Leuchars (for St. Andrews) On Time | Advance, London North Eastern Railway | 3h 25m, Direct | ||
09:24 Darlington On Time | 12:23 Leuchars (for St. Andrews) On Time | Anytime Single, London North Eastern Railway | 2h 59m, 1 change | ||
10:23 Darlington On Time | 14:07 Leuchars (for St. Andrews) On Time | Off-Peak Single, London North Eastern Railway | 3h 44m, 1 change |
Darlington Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- First Class Lounge
Located
Platform 1
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the East Coast route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- London North Eastern Railway First Advance (routed LNER/LNER& Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer(routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single(routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreak etc.)
- Weekend First
Tickets Not Accepted
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
Facilities
Toilets, TV, newspapers
Refreshments
Complimentary: water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Waiting Room opening hours
Monday to Saturday - 06:00 - 22:45
Sunday 09:00 - 22:45
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Coffee shop, WHSmiths and Cafe available for refreshments
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/01302 362175 - Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from information point - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Friday - Monday long weekend parking - £12.00, purchase tickets on the day
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 543
Number Accessible Spaces: 8
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:The large car park at Garbutt Square does not have ramp access. Please use designated bays in main station
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £6.25
Per Hour: £2.00
Daily: £12.50
Weekly: £50.00
Monthly: £162.50
Annual: £1,375.00
Saturday: £6.25
Sunday: £6.25
Note:Due to a major upgrade taking place at Darlington Station, the car park east of the station has now closed.
Parking is also no longer available on the access ramp approaching the station (with the exception of accessible parking bays for blue badge holders) from Parkgate or in the previous short stay car park next to Platform 4.
A new temporary car park is open, located at the former cattle market site off Clifton Road to the west of the station (DL1 5DS), a short walk of around three minutes to the station entrance.
Short Stay 21-60 mins - £2.00
Short Stay 61-120 mins - £4.00
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
- Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Short stay
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £2.00 - Car Park 3
Notes
Name: Station Car Park
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £2.00
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces152
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
stations front
- Annotation
All racks are covered by Council CCTV and there are security patrols every two hours.
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer Information Point on platform 4. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Generally available but advance booking recommended
- Accessible Public Telephones
text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
Walking route
From Wednesday 06 March 2024 there will be a change to the walking route to access Platform 1. To access Platform 1 walk south along Platform 4 and turn left at the end of the station building. Turn left again at the edge of the station building and you will be on Platform 1. This route is step-free. There will be signs indicating the route. If you require assistance please speak to a member of staff at the ticket barrier.
Temporary ticket office
While improvement works are ongoing at Darlington station the Travel Centre ticket retailing facilities will be relocated to a temporary ticket retail point opposite the Travel Centre.
Ticket barriers
While improvement works are ongoing at Darlington station the ticket barrier will be relocated further south along the station building next to Platform 4.
This station has step free access to all platforms.
This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
Darlington has a RNIB 'Map for All' located at the main entrance, adjacent to the taxi rank and accessible parking. Access to the platforms via the Victoria Road entrance is via a steep ramp.
Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
- First Class lounge
- Details
Located
Platform 1
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the East Coast route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- London North Eastern Railway First Advance (routed LNER/LNER& Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer(routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single(routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreak etc.)
- Weekend First
Tickets Not Accepted
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
Facilities
Toilets, TV, newspapers
Refreshments
Complimentary: water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
Leuchars (for St. Andrews) facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SR
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 2. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi FiYes
- ShopsYes
News kiosk and taxi kiosk
- Rail replacement locations
Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop at the station entrance, next to the car park.
Please click on the below link for the exact bus pick up location:-
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located on Platform 2. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Wifi
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03301 092 833 - Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Passenger Assistance Meeting Points
For station accessibility and ticket office opening times, please refer to the "Step Free Access" and "Staff Help" sections on the webpage.
Please make yourself known to the station staff when you arrive. If the ticket office is closed, go to the platform your train leaves from.
- Ticket Office
Located in the main station building on the island Platforms 1 & 2.
- Platform 1 & 2
By the customer information screen pole, next to the cycle rack and help point.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Operator NameLocal Council
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces150
- Charges£1.00
- Number Accessible Spaces4
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers parking in Blue Badge spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces10
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:20 to 21:45
Sun 10:10 to 22:15 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This is a Category B1 station. Ramp to Island platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office.
Please take care when boarding / alighting the train at platform 1 as the stepping distance between the train and the platform may be more prominent than at other platforms.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
