Trains from Darlington to Manchester

Darlington to Manchester train information

Which operators can I use?

There are many train companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you can see the trains from Darlington in England to Manchester in England as well as the train operator for this journey.

How much times does it take?

There are 77 miles between Darlington to Manchester. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Manchester from Darlington, and it’s also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.

What is the price of the train?

Fares will change depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Darlington to Manchester train tickets

Darlington - Manchester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Darlington to Manchester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Darlington - Manchester: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Darlington to Manchester are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 7 days in advance, you can find tickets from £24 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £42 for your train. Thus, you may save 45% on the price of your ticket by booking 7 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Darlington to Manchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Darlington and Manchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Manchester to Darlington and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Darlington - Manchester train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Darlington Manchester train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are different types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Darlington to Manchester? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Darlington Manchester ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Darlington to Manchester (one way trip).

The price to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for one year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey