How to travel from Darlington to Manchester

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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

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2h 8m

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30m

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3h 10m

Average total duration

2h 40m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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TransPennine Express

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from Darlington to Manchester

How to get from Darlington to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Darlington to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TransPennine ExpressL37225
09:35AM1h43
Darlington station (DAR)
11:18AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$641One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX591 · NX170
02:25PM3h45
Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
06:10PMManchester, Coach Station
$381One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL37225
09:35AM1h43
Darlington station (DAR)
11:18AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$641One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL37228
10:35AM1h43
Darlington station (DAR)
12:18PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$641One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL37222
08:35AM1h43
Darlington station (DAR)
10:18AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$641One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC75118+TransPennine ExpressL36759
10:11AM1h58
Darlington station (DAR)
12:09PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$851One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Darlington to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Darlington to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Darlington and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Darlington to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Darlington to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Darlington to Manchester is approximately 77 miles (124 km).
The average frequency per day from Darlington to Manchester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darlington to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Darlington to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Darlington to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Omio customers who travel from Darlington to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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