Trains to Darlington

How to get to Darlington by Train

Darlington has a historic place in the history of the railways, as it was the site of the first commercial railway between Stockton and Darlington. The Victorian station at Darlington harks back to this era of the railways and has won awards in the 21st century as the best large station in the UK. Located on the East Coast Main Line, you can access trains operated by East Coast from Newcastle Central, Edinburgh, Glasgow Central and London Kings Cross. A limited number of services are also operated by CrossCountry between Newcastle, Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street. Customers looking to travel between a major international airport, First TransPennine Express operates a service running through Leeds and onwards to and from Manchester Airport. Local services can also be found at Darlington Station running through Middlesbrough and Whitby.

Darlington

Darlington is an important town in the north-east of England that grew in the 18th century as a textile production centre. This history is celebrated in the many museums and galleries found within the city. In the 1990s through to the 21st century a large amount of regeneration and development has gone on within the urban area. You will find a largely pedestrianised city centre filled with a mix of local and national stores. Many visitors enjoy visiting the Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, which celebrates the important history of the area during Victorian England. A huge number of attractions can be found in the local region, including the impressive Northern Echo Arena, which is home to the local football team and many concerts throughout the year. The city is also home to two arts centres, which feature touring productions of musicals, plays and internationally recognised bands.