Stoke-on-Trent to Darlington by train

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Overview: trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Darlington

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stoke-on-Trent to Darlington, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:24 View journey
Last train 23:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 173
Trains / day 60 View all
Cheapest journey €48.25 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 23m
Train operators 11

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 €48.25.

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.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.