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Darlington to Dumbarton East train prices and times

Looking to travel from Darlington to Dumbarton East? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €22.01, with average prices for this route around €31.65.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
21:27 8h 44m, No direct Darlington	06:11 +1 Dumbarton East	Find Tickets
21:27 8h 51m, No direct Darlington	06:18 +1 Dumbarton East	Find Tickets
21:27 10h 31m, No direct Darlington	07:58 +1 Dumbarton East	Find Tickets
22:22 7h 56m, No direct Darlington	06:18 +1 Dumbarton East	Find Tickets
22:22 9h 36m, No direct Darlington	07:58 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Darlington to Dumbarton East train route details

First train

00:12

Last train

22:22

Departure station

Darlington

Arrival station

Dumbarton East

Journey time

3h 49m

Distance

247 km

Price

€22.01*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

How to book cheap train tickets from Darlington to Dumbarton East

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Darlington to Dumbarton East can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Darlington to Dumbarton East, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Darlington to Dumbarton East ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Darlington to Dumbarton East more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Darlington to Dumbarton East train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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Darlington to Dumbarton East train prices and times

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