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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Darlington is to bus which costs £10 - £35 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Darlington is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Darlington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Dolphin Centre. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Darlington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Darlington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Manchester to Darlington?

The distance between Manchester and Darlington is 112 miles. The road distance is 99.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Darlington without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £120.

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

The train from Manchester Victoria to Darlington takes 1h 48m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Darlington bus from?

Manchester to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Darlington train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Darlington?

The best way to get from Manchester to Darlington is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £35 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Darlington bus arrive?

Manchester to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the Manchester to Darlington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Darlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Darlington is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Manchester to Darlington.

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

Book your Manchester to Darlington train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Darlington?

There are 1299+ hotels available in Darlington.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Darlington 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 Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
1h 48m
£18–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus 177
2h 15m
£10–35
Drive 99.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Darlingtoncar 99.3 mi
2h 4m
£24–35

Manchester to Darlington by train

132Weekly Trains

1h 48mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.3 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £18–120 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centre once daily. Tickets cost £10–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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