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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Stafford takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 53m
Duration
198 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Darlington to Stafford train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Stafford at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 55m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington to Stafford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Darlington to Stafford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 197.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Stafford, England?

You can take a train from Darlington to Stafford via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 5m.

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