What is the cheapest way to get from Darlington to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Manchester is to bus which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £23 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darlington and arriving at Manchester Victoria. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Darlington to Manchester?

The distance between Darlington and Manchester is 112 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.

How do I travel from Darlington to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Darlington to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £23 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Darlington to Manchester?

The train from Darlington to Manchester Victoria takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Manchester bus from?

Darlington to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Manchester train from?

Darlington to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Manchester?

The best way to get from Darlington to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £23 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Darlington to Manchester bus arrive?

Darlington to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Darlington to Manchester train arrive?

Darlington to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Manchester is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Darlington to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Darlington to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Darlington to Manchester?

Book your Darlington to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Darlington to Manchester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Darlington to Manchester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 44m
£23–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2h 35m
£10–40
Drive 98.9 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Manchestercar 98.9 mi
2h 3m
£24–34

Darlington to Manchester by train

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111.3 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £23–80 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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