What is the cheapest way to get from Darlington to Stafford?

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Stafford is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Stafford?

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Stafford is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Stafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Cope Street via Manchester Airport The Station and Crown Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Stafford?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Stafford via Huddersfield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Darlington to Stafford?

The distance between Darlington and Stafford is 165 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.

How do I travel from Darlington to Stafford without a car?

The best way to get from Darlington to Stafford without a car is to train via Huddersfield which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Darlington to Stafford?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Darlington to Stafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Stafford bus from?

Darlington to Stafford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Stafford train from?

Darlington to Stafford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Stafford?

The best way to get from Darlington to Stafford is to train via Huddersfield which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Darlington to Stafford bus arrive?

Darlington to Stafford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Darlington to Stafford train arrive?

Darlington to Stafford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Stafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Stafford is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Darlington to Stafford.

How do I get a train ticket from Darlington to Stafford?

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Where can I stay near Stafford?

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There are 5 ways to get from Darlington to Stafford by train, bus, or car

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Train via Huddersfield
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Huddersfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain
3h 20m
£50–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to White Hart PHbus 422 / ...
5h 59m
£25–43
Drive 160.8 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Staffordcar 160.8 mi
2h 44m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 37m
£53–93
Train, bus, line 841 bus
1. Take the train from Darlington to Burton-on-Trenttrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 401
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus 841
4h 38m

Darlington to Stafford by train

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Distance: 164.3 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Stafford via Huddersfield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Cope Street via Manchester Airport The Station and Crown Bridge in around 5h 59m.

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