Getting Here
Welcome to Cornmill Shopping Centre, the proud heart of shopping in Darlington. Whether you are planning some retail therapy, a relaxed family day out, or a catch-up over coffee, getting here couldn’t be simpler.
Conveniently located in the centre of Darlington, Cornmill is easily accessible via car, bus, train or on foot. Find all travel information, directions and parking details below.
By Road
Use DL1 1NH for direct navigation straight to our car park entrance or What3Words ///liked.locked.sobs
Planning to stay into the evening for a bite to eat or to attend an event in the town centre? Enjoy your night completely stress-free, knowing our car park stays open until 10:30pm every single night of the week!
Visit our parking page for more information
By Bus
Cornmill is well-connected to the local and regional bus networks, making public transport an easy option.
Closest Stops: Major bus routes stop immediately adjacent to the centre along Priestgate, Crown Street, and Prebend Row.
Local Services: Frequent services operated by Ariva (1, 10, 5, 6, X26) and other regional providers connect the centre directly to surrounding areas including, County Durham, and Teesside.
By Train
Travelling from further afield? Darlington is a major hub on the UK rail network, including Northern, CrossCountry, LNER and Transpennine Express, making a shopping day trip incredibly straightforward.
Darlington Station: Located just a short 10-to-15-minute walk from the shopping centre. Alternatively, you can get a local taxi to the centre from the dedicated taxi rank.
By Foot
If you are already in Darlington town centre, finding us is easy. Cornmill is a central high-street landmark with multiple pedestrian entrances designed for easy access.
Main Entrances: You can walk straight into Cornmill via clearly marked, level-access entrances on Priestgate, Crown Street, and Prebend Row.
From the Market Square: We are located just a two-minute walk from Darlington’s historic Market Square. Follow the pedestrianised high-street paths straight toward our doors.