Public Transport
Where are my nearest bus stops?
Your nearest bus stop is located on Newton Lane, immediately adjacent to the site. There is also a bus stop located next to West Park Hospital which is a 250m walk from the centre of the site.
Arriva 2 and 2A run a bus service between West Park and Darlington providing services every 15 minutes in either direction throughout the day. This service links the site to Darlington Town Centre and Faverdale Industrial Estate.
To view the latest timetables, visit:
Darlington Rail Station is located approximately 5km south-east of West Park and is accessible within a 25 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 West Park, 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.