Darlington to Manchester train

Q: When does the first train depart from Darlington to Manchester? When does the last train depart from Darlington to Manchester?

The first Darlington to Manchester train departs at 04: 36 and the last train from Darlington to Manchester leaves at 22: 17 . Check out the most up-to-date Darlington to Manchester train timetable on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

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Cheap train tickets from Darlington to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 22 May

Cheapest

£65

Average

£67

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

First Transpennine Express

22:17Darlington5h16 03:33Manchester

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£651One-way

First Transpennine Express

08:06Darlington2h03 10:09Manchester

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£661One-way

Transpennine Express

07:27Darlington2h45 10:12Manchester

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£671One-way

Transpennine Express

10:10Darlington2h07 12:17Manchester

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£671One-way

Transpennine Express

08:27Darlington2h11 10:38Manchester

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£671One-way

Train schedule Darlington to Manchester

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, 22 May

Transpennine Express

07:27Darlington2h45 10:12Manchester

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Northern Rail

07:56Darlington2h39 10:35Manchester

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First Transpennine Express

08:06Darlington2h03 10:09Manchester

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Transpennine Express

08:27Darlington2h11 10:38Manchester

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Transpennine Express

10:10Darlington2h07 12:17Manchester

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First Transpennine Express

11:10Darlington2h01 13:11Manchester

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Transpennine Express

12:29Darlington2h29 14:58Manchester

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First Transpennine Express

13:10Darlington1h58 15:08Manchester

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First Transpennine Express

22:17Darlington5h16 03:33Manchester

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Fastest train times from Darlington to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 22 May

Fastest Journey

1 h 58 m

Average

2 h 36 m

Trains per day

Distance

124 km

Of the 9 trains that leave Darlington for Manchester every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

First Transpennine Express

13:10Darlington1h58 15:08Manchester

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£681One-way

First Transpennine Express

11:10Darlington2h01 13:11Manchester

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£681One-way

First Transpennine Express

08:06Darlington2h03 10:09Manchester

0 changes

£661One-way

Transpennine Express

10:10Darlington2h07 12:17Manchester

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£671One-way

Transpennine Express

08:27Darlington2h11 10:38Manchester

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£671One-way

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Overview: Train from Darlington to Manchester

	Distance	77 miles (124 km)
	Average train duration	1 h 51 min
	Average train ticket price	£36 (€41)
	Train frequency	25 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Transpennine Express

Trains from Darlington to Manchester cover the 77 miles (124 km) long route taking on average 1 h 51 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £36, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £24. Travellers depart most frequently from Darlington and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

Travel Tips: Trains from Darlington to Manchester

Travel by train 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.

Looking to save money on your trip? Omio customers have found the cheapest train from Darlington to Manchester for the next 7 days starting from £24 one way.

If you’re looking to buy tickets for this journey in the next 7 days, you’ll find that Darlington to Manchester train prices are on average £36 one way.

When travelling this route you should expect the distance from Darlington to Manchester via train to be approximately 77 miles (124 km).

The train time between Darlington and Manchester is on average 1 h 51 min for the 77 miles (124 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Manchester from Darlington by train can vary depending on specific dates or travelling on weekends and holidays.

When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Darlington and arriving in Manchester Piccadilly.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Darlington, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

Take the Darlington to Manchester train with Transpennine Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route from Darlington to Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The average number of trains departing Darlington for Manchester is 25 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

The first Darlington to Manchester train departs at 04: 36 and the last train from Darlington to Manchester leaves at 22: 17. Check out the most up-to-date Darlington to Manchester train timetable on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train providers offering this trip and save money. If you buy train tickets to Manchester from Darlington within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average £36 one way. To find the best prices for this journey, consider booking your train ticket from Darlington to Manchester a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Darlington

Manchester

The major railway station for departures from Darlington is Darlington. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Darlington for your trip to Manchester from Darlington.