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Darlington to Manchester train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Darlington to Manchester, starting from AU$ 10.69 and averaging AU$ 42.53. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 42m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Wed, Jul 30
From AU$ 21.68
Thu, Jul 31
From AU$ 21.38
Fri, Aug 1
From AU$ 18.09
Sat, Aug 2
From AU$ 14.70
Sun, Aug 3
From AU$ 21.07
Mon, Aug 4
From AU$ 10.69
Tue, Aug 5
From AU$ 36.38

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:10 Darlington	07:10 Manchester Victoria	2h 0m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:10 Darlington	07:18 Manchester Victoria	2h 8m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:13 Darlington	07:37 Manchester Victoria	2h 24m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:10 Darlington	08:09 Manchester Victoria	1h 59m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:37 Darlington	08:20 Manchester Victoria	1h 43m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:11 Darlington	09:09 Paris	1h 58m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Darlington to Manchester train route details

First train

05:10

Last train

23:25

Departure station

Darlington

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

1h 42m

Distance

125 km

Price

AU$ 10.69*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Northern, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Darlington to Manchester

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Darlington to Manchester during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Darlington to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Darlington to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Darlington to Manchester train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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