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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Manchester:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Manchester costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Darlington to Manchester
How to get from Darlington to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:50 PM2h50Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)10:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:50 PM2h50Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)10:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G1592212:35 PM1h43Darlington station (DAR)2:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G15922 · G1581812:35 PM2h02Darlington station (DAR)2:37 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$411One-way1 transfer
- G15922 · G15839 · G1587212:35 PM3h16Darlington station (DAR)3:51 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$411One-way2 transfers
- C249826:06 AM2h03Darlington station (DAR)8:09 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$601One-way0 transfers
- NX591 · NX1702:25 PM4h35Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)7:00 PMManchester, Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Manchester:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Manchester costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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