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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Darlington

Showing times and prices for 25 Apr

Cheapest price

£45

Average price

£60

Fastest journey

2 h 23 m

Average duration

2 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

155 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool to Darlington will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Liverpool for Darlington every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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.

10:242h23

Liverpool

12:47Darlington

£451One-way

0 changes

08:542h43

Liverpool

11:37Darlington

£521One-way

0 changes

11:542h54

Liverpool

14:48Darlington

£541One-way

0 changes

19:242h27

Liverpool

21:51Darlington

£901One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Darlington

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£44 Average Price	£27 Average Price Cheapest
3h 11m average duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 10m average duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool to Darlington

United Kingdom

Trains from Liverpool to Darlington run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £15 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Distance

155 km

Average train duration

2h 41m

Cheapest ticket price

£23

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 22m

First train

04:37

Last train

20:52

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Train companies: TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express trains Liverpool to Darlington

Travel to Darlington from Liverpool from £33 with Omio’s train partners TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Liverpool to Darlington train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: £33

FAQs: Liverpool to Darlington train

FAQs: Travel by train from Liverpool to Darlington 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 Liverpool to Darlington.

Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Darlington can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool to Darlington is £38; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Liverpool to Darlington is 2 h 41 min to travel the 96 mile long trip, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Liverpool to Darlington leaves at 04: 48. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Liverpool to Darlington leaves at 23: 28.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Liverpool to Darlington without having to change trains with first_transpennine_express. There are 6 direct trains from Liverpool to Darlington each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Liverpool to Darlington train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Liverpool and Darlington to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 28.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street, which is located around 0.4 miles (732 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Darlington, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Darlington from Liverpool is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 41 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Liverpool to Darlington by train is June.

You have options as you can travel to Darlington from Liverpool 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Darlington

Liverpool

Darlington

The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool Lime Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Lime Street for your trip from Liverpool to Darlington.

Liverpool Lime Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
Sun: 07:15 - 23:05

Wifi

Free public Wi-Fi available.

Lockers

The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station

Parking

Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street

Dining

Caffè Nero
Costa Coffee
Upper Crust
Starbucks
JD Wetherspoon

Taxis

Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.

Accessibility

Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.

Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets

Hotel

Pembroke Studios
Riley’s Rooms
Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
Sun: 07:15 - 23:05

Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street

Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.