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Manchester to Darlington train with Transpennine Express

Thu, 13 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Darlington

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Transpennine ExpressP13708
10:001h47
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:47Darlington station (DAR)
£401One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Transpennine ExpressP13705
09:001h50
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:50Darlington station (DAR)
£401One-way
0 changes
Transpennine ExpressP12978
08:452h00
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:45Darlington station (DAR)
£421One-way
1 change
Transpennine ExpressP13702
08:001h47
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
09:47Darlington station (DAR)
£441One-way
0 changes
Transpennine ExpressP13079
08:152h07
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:22Darlington station (DAR)
£441One-way
1 change

Manchester to Darlington train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Transpennine Express
P13702
Transpennine ExpressP13702
08:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV)1h47 09:47 Darlington station (DAR)0 changesDirect
Transpennine Express
P13079
Transpennine ExpressP13079
08:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)2h07 10:22 Darlington station (DAR)1 change
Transpennine Express
P12978
Transpennine ExpressP12978
08:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV)2h00 10:45 Darlington station (DAR)1 change
Transpennine Express
P13705
Transpennine ExpressP13705
09:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV)1h50 10:50 Darlington station (DAR)0 changesDirect
Transpennine Express
P13085
Transpennine ExpressP13085
09:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)2h07 11:22 Darlington station (DAR)1 change
Transpennine Express
P13708
Transpennine ExpressP13708
10:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV)1h47 11:47 Darlington station (DAR)0 changesDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to Darlington?

The best time to book your train from Manchester to Darlington is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Darlington route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Darlington per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to Darlington.

Train times from Manchester to Darlington

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Fastest Journey

1 h 47 m

Average

1 h 56 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

124 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Darlington every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Transpennine ExpressP13702
08:001h47
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
09:47Darlington station (DAR)
£441One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Transpennine ExpressP13708
10:001h47
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:47Darlington station (DAR)
£401One-way
0 changes
Transpennine ExpressP13705
09:001h50
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:50Darlington station (DAR)
£401One-way
0 changes
Transpennine ExpressP12978
08:452h00
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:45Darlington station (DAR)
£421One-way
1 change
Transpennine ExpressP13079
08:152h07
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:22Darlington station (DAR)
£441One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Darlington

Trains from Manchester to Darlington run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £11 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 £11
Distance
124 km
Average train duration
2h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
2
Train providers
2
Fastest train
1h 47m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:44
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 £11

Train providers: TransPennine Express and Northern Rail (3) trains Manchester to Darlington

Find the best trains from Manchester to Darlington with Omio's travel partners TransPennine Express and Northern Rail (3) from £9. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

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.

Manchester to Darlington train information with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 52 min
  • Cheapest Price: £9

FAQs: Manchester to Darlington train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester 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 Manchester to Darlington.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Darlington can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Darlington is £34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to Darlington train time is 1 h 51 min   covering the 77 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester to Darlington leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to Darlington leaves at 23: 49.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to Darlington without having to change trains with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. There are 2 direct trains from Manchester to Darlington each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a train from Manchester to Darlington, you can count on TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Darlington. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Manchester to Darlington and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 49.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 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 day trip to Darlington from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 51 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Darlington is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Darlington including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Darlington

Manchester
Darlington
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to Darlington.
Manchester AirportWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Public transport options for Manchester Victoria
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.​​​​​​​
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
The major train station for arrivals in Darlington is Darlington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Darlington for your journey to Darlington from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Public transport options for Darlington
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance

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