The cheapest trains from Darlington to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Nov 28

Cheapest

$57

Average

$63

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Darlington to Manchester will cost around $ 63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 57.

Cheapest
09:06AMDarlington2h07 11:13AMManchester Victoria
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$571One-way
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10:37AMDarlington2h01 12:38PMManchester Victoria
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$571One-way
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10:10AMDarlington1h59 12:09PMManchester Victoria
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$571One-way
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08:14AMDarlington2h09 10:23AMManchester Victoria
0 changes
$571One-way
08:27AMDarlington2h13 10:40AMManchester Victoria
1 changes
$571One-way

Timetable Darlington to Manchester

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sun, Nov 28
08:14AMDarlington2h09 10:23AMManchester Victoria
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08:27AMDarlington2h13 10:40AMManchester Victoria
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09:06AMDarlington2h07 11:13AMManchester Victoria
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09:40AMDarlington1h58 11:38AMManchester Victoria
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10:10AMDarlington1h59 12:09PMManchester Victoria
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10:37AMDarlington2h01 12:38PMManchester Victoria
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Sun
Nov 28
$54First Transpennine Express
$23Megabus
Mon
Nov 29
$23First Transpennine Express
$34National Express
Tue
Nov 30
$42First Transpennine Express
$20Megabus
Fri
Dec 3
$44First Transpennine Express
$19Megabus
Sat
Dec 4
$54First Transpennine Express
$20Megabus
Sun
Dec 5
$46First Transpennine Express
$20Megabus
Mon
Dec 6
$38First Transpennine Express
$19Megabus
Fri
Dec 10
$38First Transpennine Express
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Sat
Dec 11
$52First Transpennine Express
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Tue
Dec 14
$24First Transpennine Express
$19Megabus
Wed
Dec 15
$24First Transpennine Express
$19Megabus
Thu
Dec 16
$24First Transpennine Express
$19Megabus
Fri
Dec 17
$12First Transpennine Express
$18National Express

The fastest trains from Darlington to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Nov 28

Fastest Journey

1 h 58 m

Average

2 h 4 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

124 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Darlington for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Fastest
09:40AMDarlington1h58 11:38AMManchester Victoria
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$931One-way
10:10AMDarlington1h59 12:09PMManchester Victoria
0 changes
$571One-way
10:37AMDarlington2h01 12:38PMManchester Victoria
0 changes
$571One-way
09:06AMDarlington2h07 11:13AMManchester Victoria
0 changes
$571One-way
08:14AMDarlington2h09 10:23AMManchester Victoria
0 changes
$571One-way

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Train Information to Manchester from Darlington

distanceDistance77 miles (124 km)
durationAverage train duration1 h 50 min
priceAverage train ticket price$50 (€42)
frequencyTrain frequency25 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 25 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesFirst Transpennine Express

Trains from Darlington to Manchester cover the 77 miles (124 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 50 min with our travel partners like First Transpennine Express. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $23 (€19), but the average price of train tickets is $50 (€42). Travelers depart most frequently from Darlington and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

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FAQs
What is the price of the cheapest train from Darlington to Manchester?
Train tickets to Manchester from Darlington for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $23 (€19)  one way in the next 7 days.
How much does it cost to take a train from Darlington to Manchester?
The Darlington to Manchester train ticket price is on average $50 (€42)  if you are looking to purchase your tickets for this route in the next week.
How far is Manchester from Darlington by train?
The distance between Darlington and Manchester by train is approximately 77 miles (124 km).
How many hours is the train time from Darlington to Manchester?
While the time it takes to travel 77 miles (124 km) to Manchester from Darlington can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Darlington to Manchester train journey time is on average 1 h 50 min.
When traveling by train from Darlington to Manchester, which train station in Darlington do I depart from and which train station in Manchester do I arrive in?

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Darlington   to Manchester Piccadilly.

Where is the departure train station in Darlington located? Where is the arrival train station in Manchester located?

Passengers board their train most frequently from Darlington and travel around 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the city center to this train station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Manchester Piccadilly and need to travel approximately 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the train station to the city center in Manchester.

Which train companies can take me to Manchester from Darlington?
If you're looking for trains from Darlington to Manchester, you can rely on First Transpennine Express to get you to Manchester. It's also good to check out all possible train providers for the Darlington to Manchester journey to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
How many train services are there from Darlington to Manchester a day?
The average number of trains departing Darlington for Manchester is 25 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
When should I buy the Darlington to Manchester train for the best deals on tickets?
The price of a one way train ticket from Darlington to Manchester is on average $50 (€42) if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train companies offering this route. In general, you can find train tickets between Darlington and Manchester available a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Darlington
Manchester
The major railway station for departures from Darlington is Darlington. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Darlington for your journey from Darlington to Manchester.