Travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Darlington by train

Want to know how to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Darlington by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Darlington take around 2 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 173 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Stoke-on-Trent is scheduled to depart at around  06:24. The last departure is usually at around 23:20 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Stoke-on-Trent at around 06:33, with the last train leaving at around 23:33. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 60 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$54.01.

We think any time is a great time to visit Darlington, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Darlington.

Is there a direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Darlington?

The journey between Stoke-on-Trent and Darlington usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Stoke-on-Trent to Darlington every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Darlington?

The Stoke-on-Trent to Darlington train travel takes about 2 hours and 44 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Stoke-on-Trent to Darlington train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Darlington leaving Stoke-on-Trent at around 06:24 and the last train leaving at around 23:20 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Stoke-on-Trent at around 06:33, with the final departure at 23:33.