Stafford to Darlington Trains

Stafford to Darlington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stafford and Darlington takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. 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 41m
Duration: 166 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...

3h 35m

£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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:50 PM → 7:49 AM
Arrives next day
10h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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