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Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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34

train journeys
per day

77

miles (124 kms)

2hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

04:56 / 00:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 34 scheduled rail journeys between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 34 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly is approximately 77 miles (124 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 42 mins.

Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:56
    2 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    07:43
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:17
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    08:23
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:10
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    08:32
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:31
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    09:24
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:18
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    09:35
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:32
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    10:24
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:18
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    10:31
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:31
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    11:24
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:17
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    11:31
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:27
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:24
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:18
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    12:35
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:28
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    13:24
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:17
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    13:31
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:28
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    14:23
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:18
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    14:31
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:28
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    15:24
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:17
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    15:36
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:27
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    16:24
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:17
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    16:32
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:29
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    17:23
    Darlington
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly

About Darlington Station

Station name Darlington (DAR)
Address Darlington station, Bank Top, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4AA
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly

The travel time between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 34 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

First class tickets on trains between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Darlington & Manchester Piccadilly. owever, there are 34 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.