Cheap flights to Darlington
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Country
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Airport
MME
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Time zone
UTC+0 (UTC+1 during summer time)
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Airport and getting there
Teesside, a small airport 8 to 10 km from Darlington
Teesside International (MME)
Teesside International Airport is at Middleton St George, in the Borough of Darlington, and serves Teesside, County Durham and North Yorkshire according to Wikipedia EN. It lies about 8 to 10 km east of Darlington town centre depending on the source. It has carried several names, including Durham Tees Valley Airport from 2004 to 2019. Scheduled commercial flights exist, mainly to the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Greece, with some seasonal routes; the offer changes, so we name no routes or airlines.
Distances and times are approximate, based on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage; flights, train timetables and bus services change, so check them before you travel. We give no fares.
A bus links the airport with Darlington and Stockton; allow about an hour from Darlington according to Wikivoyage EN. A taxi or car are the alternatives. Darlington station, on the East Coast Main Line, reaches London in about 2 h 30 to 2 h 40 depending on the source, as well as Leeds, Edinburgh, Manchester and Newcastle. Newcastle is about 68 km away and Leeds Bradford about 100 km, according to Wikipedia EN: comparing fares to those airports can make sense if the flight to MME is too pricey.
Heritage and landmarks
Railways, a Romanesque cathedral and Durham's castles
Darlington is a market town, known as the cradle of the passenger railway; it is visited above all as a base for Durham, Raby and the Tees valley. The places below are illustrated; railway heritage and the centre of Darlington are described in text.
Durham Cathedral
At 20 to 27 km depending on the source, Durham Cathedral is, according to Wikipedia ES, one of the best examples of Norman architecture in Europe. Its foundation stone was laid in 1093 and the main building was largely complete by about 1133 according to Wikipedia EN. A World Heritage Site since 1986 with the castle, it overlooks a loop of the River Wear and holds the shrine of St Cuthbert and the tomb of the Venerable Bede.
Raby Castle
Near Staindrop in County Durham, Raby Castle is a medieval castle most of which was built by the Neville family between about 1367 and 1390. It has nine towers, a moat and a deer park of about 200 acres, according to Wikipedia EN. It is a private home that opens to visitors seasonally; we give no hours or prices.
The Middlesbrough transporter bridge
On the Tees, the Tees Transporter Bridge, opened on 17 October 1911, is a transporter bridge 260 metres long, Grade II* listed, according to Wikipedia EN. Its blue steelwork dominates the industrial banks of Teesside. Access arrangements change: check before you travel.
Durham: the Wear and the castle
In the heart of Durham, a stone bridge crosses the Wear at the foot of the castle hill. The castle and the cathedral together form a World Heritage Site. The city is best explored on foot, through steep lanes, quays and riverside paths.
The cathedral in autumn
Seen between trees, the silhouette of Durham's towers changes with the seasons. The west towers date from the early 13th century and the central tower was rebuilt in the 15th century according to Wikipedia EN. Inside, the nave keeps the earliest surviving pointed rib vault.
Hopetown, the clock tower and South Park in text
In Darlington itself, Hopetown Darlington, formerly Head of Steam, is the railway heritage site: the North Road Station Museum, a Grade II* Victorian station, and the Goods Shed. The official site also presents Skerne Bridge, beside the museum, as the oldest railway bridge still in use in the world, opened in 1825. In the centre, Alfred Waterhouse's Old Town Hall and Market Hall dates from 1860 and the clock tower was given by Joseph Pease in 1864. South Park, laid out in 1853 over 37 hectares, is the town's big park.
Museums and culture
Rails, theatre and Quaker families
Hopetown Darlington
Hopetown Darlington tells the story of the birth of the railway: on 27 September 1825 George Stephenson's Locomotion No. 1 ran from Shildon to Stockton-on-Tees via Darlington on the Stockton and Darlington Railway. The official site lists seasonal opening hours: check them before you visit. We give no prices.
Theatre, concerts and sculpture
Darlington has a theatre (the Civic Theatre, now the Hippodrome) and the Forum Music Centre, opened in 2004, according to Wikipedia DE. David Mach's brick sculpture Train, unveiled on 24 June 1997 near the A66, recalls the town's railway past.
The Peases and the Backhouses
The Quaker Pease and Backhouse families were major employers and philanthropists in the 19th century. The Friends' Meeting House on Skinnergate dates mainly from 1846. St Cuthbert's church, built in 1183, is one of the town's oldest buildings.
Food and drink
Pubs, Skinnergate restaurants and the market
Skinnergate
Skinnergate is the main restaurant street, with varied cuisines, according to Wikivoyage EN. We name no venues and give no prices.
Pubs and beers
Pubs in the centre serve English beers and real ales; a music and beer festival, Rhythm'n'Brews, is held in early autumn according to Wikipedia DE. Please drink responsibly.
The market
Darlington has a historic market in the town centre, whose square is one of the biggest in the country according to Wikipedia EN, and a covered market beneath the clock tower. Opening days change: check them.
Getting around
Train, bus, taxi and car
Train
Darlington station is in the centre, on the East Coast Main Line. It links London, Leeds, Edinburgh, Manchester and Newcastle, among others.
Bus and taxi
Buses stop along Tubwell Row and there is no bus station according to Wikivoyage EN. Several taxi firms serve the town.
By car
A car is useful for Raby and the Durham countryside. The A1(M) bypasses the town to the west. Find out about parking before you go.
Budget and precautions
An affordable North East, but check
Price level
Darlington and North East England are generally more affordable than London, but prices vary. We give no figures because we could not confirm them across two independent sources.
Flights
The flight is the most variable item. SniperAir tracks prices to MME and compares them with the route's history, but does not sell or book tickets. Also watch Newcastle and Leeds Bradford.
Entry rules and precautions
UK entry requirements depend on your nationality: check official sources before booking. The weather is changeable: pack a waterproof jacket in any season.
When to go
Late spring to early autumn, but heritage can be visited all year
Winter (December to February)
Cool and often grey. Museums and the cathedral can be visited under cover; days are short.
Spring (March to May)
Parks turn green again and days lengthen. A good time for Durham and Raby, before high season.
Summer (June to August)
Long days let you combine Darlington, Durham and the countryside. Sights are busier.
Autumn (September to November)
The foliage gives beautiful light on Durham's old stone. A music and beer festival takes place in early autumn in Darlington.
The climate is mild and oceanic, typical of North East England: cool to mild summers, cool winters and rain possible all year. We give no precise statistics because we could not cross-check sources; check the forecast before you travel.
By length of stay
What to do in Darlington and Teesside by length of stay
The essentials
Hopetown Darlington, the centre and market, then a day in Durham with the cathedral and the castle.
Castles and countryside
Raby Castle and its park, a trip to Middlesbrough and the Transporter Bridge, and the Tees valley.
North East
Excursions to Newcastle, York or the North Yorkshire coast, within the limits of train timetables.
In pictures
Darlington and its surroundings in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Darlington
How do I get from Teesside airport to Darlington?
The airport (MME) is about 8 to 10 km east of Darlington. A bus links the airport with Darlington and Stockton, taking about an hour according to Wikivoyage; check timetables. A taxi or car are the alternatives.
Why is Darlington famous?
For the railway: on 27 September 1825 Locomotion No. 1 ran from Shildon to Stockton-on-Tees via Darlington on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
Is Durham far from Darlington?
Between 20 and 27 km depending on the source, on the East Coast Main Line. Durham Cathedral has been a World Heritage Site since 1986.
When is the best time to visit Darlington and Teesside?
May to September for long days, but railway heritage and the cathedral can be visited all year. Autumn brings beautiful light.
Is Darlington expensive?
Generally more affordable than London, but variable. We give no amounts because we could not confirm them.
What is there to see around Darlington?
Durham Cathedral and castle, Raby Castle near Staindrop, and the Tees Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough, whose access arrangements change: check before you travel.
How much does a flight to Teesside usually cost?
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