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 Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 16m£48–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Darlington to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
6h 6m£19–27Drive 144.5 mi
- Drive from Darlington to Stonecar 144.5 mi
2h 59m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Darlington to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
3h 55m£76–114
Darlington to Stone by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Stone is to bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 6h 6m.
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 Darlington and arriving at Trent Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Stone. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Stone via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Darlington and Stone is 157 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 16m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Darlington to Stone, including transfers.
Darlington to Stone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Darlington 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 16m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £28 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Stone, Staffordshire, England?
You can take a train from Darlington to Stone via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darlington to Trent Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Stoke-on-Trent, and bus station in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Darlington to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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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
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Darlington to Stone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Darlington to Stone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria 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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