Manchester to Darlington train from $13 (€11) with Transpennine Express

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Darlington

Showing times and prices for Oct 09

Cheapest

$54

Average

$56

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C29829

09:17AM2h20

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:37AMDarlington station (DAR)

$541One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

C29957

08:45AM1h52

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

10:37AMDarlington station (DAR)

$541One-way

0 transfers

G30359

09:20AM3h47

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

01:07PMDarlington station (DAR)

$541One-way

2 transfers

C43400

08:00AM1h58

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

09:58AMDarlington station (DAR)

$581One-way

1 transfer

C30035

09:15AM2h07

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

11:22AMDarlington station (DAR)

$581One-way

1 transfer

Manchester to Darlington train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Transpennine Express C43400	08:00AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h58	09:58AM Darlington station (DAR)	1 transfer
Transpennine Express C30029	08:15AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2h07	10:22AM Darlington station (DAR)	1 transfer
Transpennine Express C29957	08:45AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h52	10:37AM Darlington station (DAR)	0 transfersDirect
Transpennine Express C30035	09:15AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2h07	11:22AM Darlington station (DAR)	1 transfer
Transpennine Express C29829	09:17AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2h20	11:37AM Darlington station (DAR)	1 transfer
Transpennine Express G30359	09:20AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h47	01:07PM Darlington station (DAR)	2 transfers
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Fastest train times from Manchester to Darlington

Showing times and prices for Oct 09

Fastest Journey

1 h 52 m

Average

2 h 21 m

Trains per day

Distance

124 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Darlington every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

C29957

08:45AM1h52

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

10:37AMDarlington station (DAR)

$541One-way

0 transfers

C43400

08:00AM1h58

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

09:58AMDarlington station (DAR)

$581One-way

1 transfer

C30035

09:15AM2h07

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

11:22AMDarlington station (DAR)

$581One-way

1 transfer

C30029

08:15AM2h07

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

10:22AMDarlington station (DAR)

$581One-way

1 transfer

C29829

09:17AM2h20

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:37AMDarlington station (DAR)

$541One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Manchester to Darlington

Distance	77 miles (124 km)
Average train duration	1 h 52 min
Average train ticket price	$52 (€44)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day
Train providers	TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Manchester to Darlington cover the 77 miles (124 km) long route taking on average 1 h 52 min with our travel partners like TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $25 (€21), but the average price of train tickets is $52 (€44). Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Darlington.

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and first_transpennine_express from Manchester to Darlington trains

Find the best trains between Manchester and Darlington with Omio's travel partners TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and first_transpennine_express from $12 (€10). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Manchester to Darlington train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: $12

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Darlington train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: $52

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Darlington

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Darlington easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Darlington.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Darlington can start from as little as $25 (€21) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Darlington is $52 (€44); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Darlington train time is 1 h 52 min covering the 77 mile (124 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Darlington leaves at 4: 58 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Darlington leaves at 8: 45 PM.

Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day from Manchester to Darlington with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Manchester to Darlington, you can count on TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Darlington. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester and Darlington and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 45 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Darlington, located 0.2 miles (406 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Darlington from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 52 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Darlington by train is November.

You have options as you can travel to Darlington from Manchester 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular train stations from Manchester to Darlington

Manchester

Darlington

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

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30

Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly

Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

Manchester Victoria Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY

Public transit options for Manchester Victoria

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.