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Explore cheap prices from Manchester to Darlington

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Manchester to Darlington, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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QAR 48.90
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QAR 75.43
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QAR 86.49
الاثنين22سبتمبر
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QAR 75.68
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QAR 86.98
الأربعاء24سبتمبر
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QAR 86.98
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Manchester to Darlington Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester to Darlington? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as QAR 48.90, with average prices for this route around QAR 101.70.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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02:42
4 hours, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
06:42
Darlington
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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04:21
2 hours 37 minutes, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
06:58
Darlington
TransPennine ExpressCrossCountry
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05:37
2 hours 12 minutes, Direct
Manchester Victoria
07:49
Darlington
TransPennine Express
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06:45
2 hours 2 minutes, Direct
Manchester Victoria
08:47
Darlington
TransPennine Express
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06:58
2 hours 22 minutes, Changes required
Manchester Victoria
09:20
Darlington
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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07:45
2 hours 2 minutes, Direct
Manchester Victoria
09:47
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TransPennine Express
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Manchester to Darlington Train Route Details

First train
First train
02:42
Last train
Last train
22:58
Departure station
Departure station
Manchester
Arrival station
Arrival station
Darlington
Journey time
Journey time
1 hour 58 minutes
Distance
Distance
125 km
Price
Price
QAR 48.90*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Northern, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Darlington

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Manchester to Darlington. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

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 Manchester to Darlington, 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%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Darlington ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester to Darlington train ticket types

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