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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 €10. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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€49 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L37225Cheapest
NX591 · NX170Fastest
L37225Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Darlington to Manchester
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Manchester:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Manchester costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 5 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 National Express, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, LNER, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
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