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How to get fromStafford to Darlingtonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    3h 54m
    £49–92

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatehouse Theatre to bus stationbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 177
    6h 44m
    £22–38

  3. Drive  159.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stafford to Darlingtoncar car 159.8 mi
    2h 42m
    £40–58

  4. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Darlingtontrain train
    3h 59m
    £56–107

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Darlingtontrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 8m
    £77–128

Stafford to Darlington by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Stafford to Darlington via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatehouse Theatre to Dolphin Centre via Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 44m.

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