The average train between Darlington and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Darlington to Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 twice daily between Darlington and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Newcastle-under-Lyme at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 18m • 1 change
3h 16m • 1 change
3h 7m • 1 change
3h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Darlington to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Darlington to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Darlington and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 175.3 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Darlington to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 32m.
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