There are 5 ways to get from Darlington to Lancashire by train, bus, or car
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Train via Leeds
best- Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Blackburntrain Leeds - Blackpool North / ...
3h 49m£37–77Drive 77.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darlington to Lancashirecar 77.7 mi
1h 43m£20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Darlington to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Langhotrain Manchester Victoria - Clitheroe / ...
4h 49m£21–36Train
- Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Langhotrain Manchester Victoria - Clitheroe / ...
4h 7m£43–73Bus
- Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
5h 55m£23–38
Darlington to Lancashire by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Lancashire is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Lancashire is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Wheatley Farm via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Langho via Leeds and Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Darlington and Lancashire is 124 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Lancashire without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 3h 49m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Darlington to Lancashire, including transfers.
Darlington to Lancashire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.
Darlington to Lancashire train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Darlington to Lancashire is to train via Leeds which takes 3h 49m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Darlington to Langho via Leeds and Blackburn in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Wheatley Farm via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Darlington to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Darlington to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Langho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Langho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Darlington to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Darlington to Lancashire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Darlington to Lancashire train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Lancashire is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Darlington to Lancashire.
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