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Explore cheap prices from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly, 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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£13.60
Thu18Sep
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£17.70
Fri19Sep
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£10.35
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£17.70
Sun21Sep
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£17.70
Mon22Sep
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Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from £10.35 and averaging £19.90. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 20m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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16:37
2h 29m, Direct
Darlington
19:06
Manchester Piccadilly
TransPennine Express
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17:05
2h 30m, No direct
Darlington
19:35
Manchester Piccadilly
CrossCountryEast Midlands Railway
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17:11
2h 27m, No direct
Darlington
19:38
Manchester Piccadilly
CrossCountryTransPennine Express
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17:11
2h 54m, No direct
Darlington
20:05
Manchester Piccadilly
CrossCountryTransPennine Express
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17:37
2h 28m, Direct
Darlington
20:05
Manchester Piccadilly
TransPennine Express
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18:11
2h 25m, No direct
Darlington
20:36
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CrossCountryTransPennine Express
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Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly train route details

First train
First train
04:55
Last train
Last train
23:24
Departure station
Departure station
Darlington
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester Piccadilly
Journey time
Journey time
2h 20m
Distance
Distance
125 km
Price
Price
£10.35*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Northern, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly

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 Piccadilly. 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 to save an average extra 30%

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

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 Piccadilly, 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 Piccadilly 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 planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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