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Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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35

train journeys
per day

76

miles (123 kms)

1hrs 57 mins

fastest journey

04:56 / 00:43

first / last train

16

direct trains

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Darlington and Manchester Victoria , with 16 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Darlington to Manchester Victoria is approximately 76 miles (123 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 29 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Darlington to Manchester Victoria. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 57 mins.

Journeys from Darlington to Manchester Victoria Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:56
    2 hrs 20 mins Direct
    07:16
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:17
    2 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    07:56
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:10
    2 hrs 6 mins Direct
    08:16
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:31
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    08:57
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:18
    2 hrs 1 min Direct
    09:19
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:32
    2 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    09:57
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:18
    1 hrs 57 mins Direct
    10:15
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:31
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    10:57
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:17
    1 hrs 58 mins Direct
    11:15
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:27
    2 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    11:57
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:18
    2 hrs 1 min Direct
    12:19
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:28
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    12:57
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:17
    1 hrs 58 mins Direct
    13:15
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:28
    2 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    13:56
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:18
    1 hrs 57 mins Direct
    14:15
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:28
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    14:57
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:17
    2 hrs 3 mins Direct
    15:20
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:27
    2 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    15:57
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:17
    1 hrs 59 mins Direct
    16:16
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:29
    2 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    16:56
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria

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 Victoria Station

Station name Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Address Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 22:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00
Thursday 06:30 - 22:00
Friday 06:30 - 22:00
Saturday 06:30 - 22:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Darlington and Manchester Victoria

The travel time between Darlington and Manchester Victoria by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 29 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 57 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Darlington and Manchester Victoria vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 16 direct services per day from Darlington to Manchester Victoria

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

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