There are 4 ways to get from Darlington to Stone by train, bus, or car
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Train via Manchester
best- Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 5m£55–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 177
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
5h 51m£23–62Drive 144.5 mi
- Drive from Darlington to Stonecar 144.5 mi
2h 59m£36–51Train
- Take the train from Darlington to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
3h 55m£92–133
Darlington to Stone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Stone is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Stone is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Stone. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Trent Road via Manchester Airport and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Stone. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Stone via Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Darlington and Stone is 156 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Stone without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 5m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Darlington to Stone, including transfers.
Darlington to Stone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.
Darlington to Stone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Darlington to Stone is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 5m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Stone, Staffordshire, England?
You can take a train from Darlington to Stone via Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Trent Road via Manchester Airport, Stoke-on-Trent, and bus station in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Darlington to Stone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.
Darlington to Stone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Stone is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Darlington to Stone.
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