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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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$51 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Darlington:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Darlington costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Darlington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Darlington by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with first_transpennine_express.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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