What is the cheapest way to get from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £12 - £20 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £40 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darlington and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 111 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus arrive?

Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station train arrive?

Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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Where can I stay near Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 50m
£40–70
Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darlington to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
3h 4m
£12–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2h 41m
£19–50
Drive 99.2 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 99.2 mi
2h 5m
£24–35

Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train

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Distance: 110.8 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Manchester Piccadilly Station, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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