There are 3 ways to get from Knutsford to Darlington by train or car
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Knutsford to Darlington by train
The train journey time between Knutsford and Darlington is around 3h 20m and covers a distance of around 135 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 32 min. Services are operated by Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and others. Typically 115 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The cheapest way to get from Knutsford to Darlington is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 12m.
The quickest way to get from Knutsford to Darlington is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Knutsford to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Knutsford and arriving at Darlington via Manchester Piccadilly and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Knutsford and Darlington is 91 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.
The best way to get from Knutsford to Darlington without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Knutsford to Darlington, including transfers.
Knutsford to Darlington train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Knutsford station.
Knutsford to Darlington train services, operated by CrossCountry, arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knutsford to Darlington is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Knutsford to Darlington.
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- Distance: 91.3 miles
- Duration: 3h 20m
What companies run services between Knutsford, England and Darlington, England?
You can take a train from Knutsford to Darlington via Manchester Piccadilly and York in around 3h 20m.

- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Knutsford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9 - £15
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £9 - £11
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £11 - £15

- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30 - £65
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Anytime Single
- £30 - £45
- Anytime 1st Class
- £40 - £65
Train from York to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20 - £40
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Anytime Single
- £20 - £30
- Anytime 1st Class
- £28 - £40
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45 - £100
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Anytime Single
- £45 - £70
- Anytime 1st Class
- £70 - £100

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from York to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30 - £60
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Standard
- £30 - £45
- 1st Class
- £40 - £60

- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from York to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5 - £80
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £5 - £8
- Anytime Day Single
- £30 - £50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50 - £80
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