The average train between Liverpool and Darlington takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.
Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Darlington at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Darlington station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Liverpool to Darlington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Darlington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Liverpool to Darlington train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Liverpool and Darlington is 155.1 km. The road distance is 229 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 24m.