The average train between Darton and Manchester takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Darton to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Darton and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darton is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Manchester at 5:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Darton to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Darton station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Darton to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Darton to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Darton to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Darton and Manchester is 48.4 km. The road distance is 75 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 1h 6m.