Darlington to Stafford Trains

Darlington to Stafford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Stafford takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day 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 36m
Duration: 164 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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2h 59m

£59–113

Darlington to Stafford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Darlington and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Stafford at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:35 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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