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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$42 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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.
12:00 PM2h50Manchester2:50 PMDarlington$141One-way0 transfers
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- 12:00 PM2h50Manchester2:50 PMDarlington$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:00 PM2h50Manchester2:50 PMDarlington$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:10 AM3h45Manchester2:55 PMDarlington$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Darlington:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Darlington costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Darlington as scheduled services by bus and train 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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Darlington by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express to go to Darlington by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
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