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.
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.

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3h 50m • 1 changeWant 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 Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Darlington to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Stafford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Stafford station.
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The distance between Darlington and Stafford is 194.8 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Darlington to Stafford via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 5m.