Lancaster to Darlington Trains

Lancaster to Darlington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lancaster and Darlington takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Lancaster to Darlington. 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 3m
Duration: 139 mi
Distance: £68
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Lancaster to Darlington train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lancaster and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Darlington at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

8:30 PM → 11:42 PM
3h 12m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 3:48 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 3:48 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 3:48 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 3:48 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

11:03 AM → 2:04 PM
3h • 1 change
1:44 PM → 4:48 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
3:53 PM → 6:49 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
5:52 PM → 8:48 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 3:48 PM
3h • 1 change
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