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Find the best prices from Darlington to Manchester

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Darlington to Manchester, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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NZD 40.85
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NZD 40.85
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NZD 17.43
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NZD 40.62
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NZD 20.43
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NZD 40.85
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NZD 40.85
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Darlington to Manchester train prices and times

Looking to travel from Darlington to Manchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as NZD 17.43, with average prices for this route around NZD 47.77.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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04:05
3h 5m, No direct
Darlington
07:10
Manchester Victoria
TransPennine Express
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04:50
3h 19m, No direct
Darlington
08:09
Manchester Victoria
TransPennine Express
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06:01
2h 8m, No direct
Darlington
08:09
Manchester Victoria
LNERTransPennine Express
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06:37
1h 43m, Direct
Darlington
08:20
Manchester Victoria
TransPennine Express
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07:11
1h 58m, No direct
Darlington
09:09
Manchester Victoria
CrossCountryTransPennine Express
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07:21
1h 58m, Direct
Darlington
09:19
Paris
TransPennine Express
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Darlington to Manchester train route details

First train
First train
04:05
Last train
Last train
23:26
Departure station
Departure station
Darlington
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester
Journey time
Journey time
1h 42m
Distance
Distance
125 km
Price
Price
NZD 17.43*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Northern, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Darlington to Manchester

Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Darlington to Manchester. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Darlington to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Darlington to Manchester ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Darlington to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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