Public Transport
Where are my nearest bus stops?
There is a bus stop located on A68 West Auckland Road immediately adjacent to West Park Shops. There is also a bus stop located next to West Park Hospital.
The Arriva 1 and 19 bus services run between West Park and Darlington providing 4 services every hour in either direction throughout the day. This service provides a connection to Darlington Town Centre and all of the facilities that lie within it in only a 13 minute journey time.
To view the latest timetables, visit:
Darlington Rail Station is located approximately 6km south east of Summerson Place and is accessible within a 30 minute cycle.
The station benefits from direct services to Newcastle, Edinburgh and London with intermediate destinations such as Durham and Northallerton. The station is located on the East Coast Mainline linking the site well nationally.
Darlington Rail Station provides cycle parking for 152 bicycles and offers car parking for approximately 382 vehicles with a daily rate of £12.50 or a weekly rate of £50.00. The station also offers a ticket office and ticket machines, as well as step free access.
To check real time rail journey information from Darlington, visit:
ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/DAR
For station facilities, visit:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/DAR/details.html
For ticketing queries, visit:
Why Public Transport?
Public transport can be quicker, cheaper and more convenient than using your car and provides a significant environmental benefit. Using public transport can remove the stress of finding a car parking space, sitting in traffic and the cost of owning a car. Furthermore, you can travel to your destination while you relax with a book or newspaper or catch-up on social media.