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Stafford to Darlington trains

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The average train between Stafford and Darlington takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 42m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
3h 37m
£49–93

Stafford to Darlington train times

Trains run hourly between Stafford and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Darlington at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 15m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 15m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stafford to Darlington? 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.

Map of how to get from Stafford to Darlington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Stafford, England and Darlington, England?

You can take a train from Stafford to Darlington via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 37m.

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