Train Chester to Darlington from £66 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Darlington takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 8m
Duration: 151 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Chester to Darlington train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Darlington at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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