The average train between Darlington and Hatfield takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington to Hatfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Darlington and Hatfield. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Hatfield at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Hatfield. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Hatfield station via Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Darlington to Hatfield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Hatfield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your Darlington to Hatfield train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Great Northern.
The distance between Darlington and Hatfield is 319.5 km. The road distance is 345 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Stevenage hourly. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 5m.