The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Manchester Airport will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 1 trains that leave Darlington for Manchester Airport on Mon, Dec 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Darlington to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Manchester Airport trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:33 AM Darlington | 3h25 | 11:58 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:18 AM Darlington | 3h03 | 12:21 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Darlington to Manchester Airport trains with Omio?
TransPennine Express as well as Northern Rail (3), LNER and first_transpennine_express offer trains services from Darlington to Manchester Airport. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Darlington to Manchester Airport.
Why book with Omio vs TransPennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for TransPennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail (3), LNER and first_transpennine_express to find the best option for your trip from Darlington to Manchester Airport.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare TransPennine Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Darlington to Manchester Airport.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While TransPennine Express tickets can be bought on TransPennine Express's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Northern Rail (3), LNER and first_transpennine_express to help you choose the right option for your journey from Darlington to Manchester Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Darlington to Manchester Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Manchester Airport
Trains from Darlington to Manchester Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $26 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 09:36. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (137 km) distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 09:36 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country from Darlington to Manchester Airport trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country trains will get you between Darlington and Manchester Airport from $26 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
Northern Rail (3)
LNER
first_transpennine_express
Cross Country
FAQs: Trains from Darlington to Manchester Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Manchester Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Darlington to Manchester Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed there are 2 entrances to the staton, one is via steep steps 11 in total, the other is via a stepped ramps and about 40-50 metres in length.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops 150 yards from the railway bridge
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