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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ellesmere Port to Darlington
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ellesmere Port to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ellesmere Port to Darlington will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Ellesmere Port to Darlington you need to make at least one change.
6:173h31Ellesmere Port9:48Darlington£541One-way1 change- 7:313h17Ellesmere Port10:48Darlington£541One-way1 change
- 8:193h29Ellesmere Port11:48Darlington£541One-way1 change
- 9:123h36Ellesmere Port12:48Darlington£541One-way1 change
- 10:123h37Ellesmere Port13:49Darlington£541One-way1 change
6:333h15Ellesmere Port9:48Darlington£581One-way2 changes- 7:313h17Ellesmere Port10:48Darlington£541One-way1 change
- 8:193h29Ellesmere Port11:48Darlington£541One-way1 change
- 18:123h30Ellesmere Port21:42Darlington£541One-way1 change
- 6:173h31Ellesmere Port9:48Darlington£541One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ellesmere Port to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ellesmere Port to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 164 km
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4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ellesmere Port to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Ellesmere Port to Darlington trains for today, Monday 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 6:17 Ellesmere Port | 3h31 | 9:48 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 6:33 Ellesmere Port | 3h15 | 9:48 Darlington | 2 changes | |
| 7:31 Ellesmere Port | 3h17 | 10:48 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 8:19 Ellesmere Port | 3h29 | 11:48 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 9:12 Ellesmere Port | 3h36 | 12:48 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 10:12 Ellesmere Port | 3h37 | 13:49 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 11:12 Ellesmere Port | 3h36 | 14:48 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 12:12 Ellesmere Port | 3h36 | 15:48 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 13:12 Ellesmere Port | 3h36 | 16:48 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 14:12 Ellesmere Port | 3h37 | 17:49 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 15:12 Ellesmere Port | 3h36 | 18:48 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 16:12 Ellesmere Port | 3h36 | 19:48 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 17:12 Ellesmere Port | 3h37 | 20:49 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 18:12 Ellesmere Port | 3h30 | 21:42 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 19:16 Ellesmere Port | 4h26 | 23:42 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 19:49 Ellesmere Port | 4h10 | 23:59 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 23:19 Ellesmere Port | 8h30 | 7:49 Darlington | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ellesmere Port to Darlington
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Trains from Ellesmere Port to Darlington run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 14:37. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 4:55 |
Last train 14:37 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited from Ellesmere Port to Darlington trainsMerseyrail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Ellesmere Port and Darlington from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ellesmere Port to Darlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ellesmere Port to Darlington by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Darlington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ellesmere Port and Darlington
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 14:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed Sunday Closed Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B: “This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only – please check details.”Access to the Liverpool platform from the car park is step free. Footbridge only to other platform. Please note, assistance can only be provided between 06.05 and 14.00 when station is staffed
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Operating hours only
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station
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Car Rental- 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
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