The average train between Darlington and Stafford takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Darlington and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Stafford at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 14m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Stafford station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Darlington to Stafford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Stafford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Darlington to Stafford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Darlington and Stafford is 194.8 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Darlington to Stafford via York and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 37m.