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Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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34

train journeys
per day

76

miles (123 kms)

1hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

05:38 / 00:09

first / last train

16

direct trains

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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On a typical weekday there are 34 scheduled rail journeys between Darlington and Manchester Victoria , with 16 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Darlington to Manchester Victoria is approximately 76 miles (123 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 4 mins.

CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Manchester Victoria.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Darlington to Manchester Victoria. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 40 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Darlington to Manchester Victoria

Journeys from Darlington to Manchester Victoria Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:38
    1 hrs 40 minsDirect
    07:18
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:10
    1 hrs 59 minsDirect
    08:09
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:37
    1 hrs 43 minsDirect
    08:20
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:11
    1 hrs 58 mins1 change
    09:09
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:22
    1 hrs 58 minsDirect
    09:20
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:32
    2 hrs 4 mins1 change
    09:36
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:11
    1 hrs 58 mins1 change
    10:09
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:37
    1 hrs 42 minsDirect
    10:19
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:11
    2 hrs 1 min1 change
    11:12
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:36
    1 hrs 44 minsDirect
    11:20
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:10
    1 hrs 59 mins1 change
    12:09
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:36
    1 hrs 43 minsDirect
    12:19
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:11
    1 hrs 58 mins1 change
    13:09
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:35
    1 hrs 45 minsDirect
    13:20
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:11
    1 hrs 58 mins1 change
    14:09
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:36
    1 hrs 46 minsDirect
    14:22
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:12
    1 hrs 57 mins1 change
    15:09
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:35
    1 hrs 45 minsDirect
    15:20
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:11
    1 hrs 58 mins1 change
    16:09
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:37
    1 hrs 42 minsDirect
    16:19
    Darlington
    Manchester Victoria
    Darlington to Manchester Victoria

About Darlington Station

Station name Darlington (DAR)
AddressDarlington station, Bank Top, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4AA
Managed byGR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Manchester Victoria Station

Station name Manchester Victoria (MCV)
AddressManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
Managed byNT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 06:30 - 22:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00
Thursday 06:30 - 22:00
Friday 06:30 - 22:00
Saturday 06:30 - 22:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Darlington and Manchester Victoria

The travel time between Darlington and Manchester Victoria by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Darlington and Manchester Victoria vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 34 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

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Amenities on trains between Darlington and Manchester Victoria can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 16 direct services per day from Darlington to Manchester Victoria

CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Manchester Victoria.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Darlington and Manchester Victoria, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.