The average train between Manchester and Darlington takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Darlington at 11:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Darlington station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.
Manchester to Darlington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Darlington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Manchester to Darlington train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Darlington is 124.4 km. The road distance is 179 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 48m.
