The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Stockton-on-Tees
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Stockton-on-Tees is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Stockton-on-Tees will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 trains that leave Darlington for Stockton-on-Tees every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Darlington to Stockton-on-Tees
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Stockton-on-Tees among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£7 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington to Stockton-on-Tees train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:55 Darlington | 0h47 | 18:42 Stockton-on-Tees | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 08:55 Darlington | 0h48 | 09:43 Stockton-on-Tees | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Stockton-on-Tees
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 23:37 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, LNER from Darlington to Stockton-on-Tees trainsNorthern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, LNER trains will get you between Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Darlington to Stockton-on-Tees train

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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed there are 2 entrances to the staton, one is via steep steps 11 in total, the other is via a stepped ramps and about 40-50 metres in length.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops 150 yards from the railway bridge
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. Step free access to both platforms via ramped footbridge. No problems to get on to the Middlesbrough bound platform as level access.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: None close by. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the main road at the bottom of the station access road.
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