The average train between Darlington and Stockport takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Darlington to Stockport. 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 3 times a day between Darlington and Stockport. The earliest departure is at 3:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Stockport at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 26m • 2 changes

2h 25m • 2 changes

2h 40m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Stockport. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Stockport station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Darlington to Stockport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Stockport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Darlington to Stockport train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Darlington and Stockport is 130.1 km. The road distance is 197 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 14m.