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Explore cheap prices from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly

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£17.70
Fri19Sep
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£10.35
Sat20Sep
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£17.70
Sun21Sep
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£10.35
Mon22Sep
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£10.35
Tue23Sep
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Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £10.35, with average prices for this route around £19.90.

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

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20:49
3h 14m, Changes required
Darlington
00:03
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Manchester Piccadilly
LNERNorthernTransPennine Express
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21:33
2h 50m, Direct
Darlington
00:23
+1
Manchester Piccadilly
TransPennine Express
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22:28
3h 10m, Changes required
Darlington
01:38
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Manchester Piccadilly
TransPennine Express
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23:22
4h 11m, Changes required
Darlington
03:33
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Paris
LNERTransPennine Express
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Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train
First train
04:55
Last train
Last train
23:22
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

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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