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Darlington train station is on the East Coast Main Line and serves the town of Darlington, in County Durham.

In 1825, the first passenger steam railway – the Stockton and Darlington Railway – opened, transforming the future of transport and industry in Great Britain, and transforming the town of Darlington as well. The market town soon became an important centre of railway manufacturing and engineering, with locomotives built in the town serving the Indian railways. Darlington-built bridges crossed the Nile and the Amazon, and the Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company built the Tyne, the Humber, and the Sydney Harbour Bridges.

The current Darlington station opened in the 1880s as part of a range of improvements to the railway services in the town, and it maintains its Victorian charm with ornate station buildings and a roof with original support structures.

Darlington town centre is about a ten-minute walk away from the station across the River Skerne and is particularly known for its eclectic mix of independent shops, especially along Skinnergate and surrounding streets. Darlington is also the nearest station to Richmond Castle, one of the finest surviving Norman fortresses in Britain.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Available
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
ATM	Available
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Darlington has a RNIB 'Map for All' located at the main entrance, adjacent to the taxi rank and accessible parking. Access to the platforms via the Victoria Road entrance is via a steep ramp.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Unavailable
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Darlington station.
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Assistance meeting point is Customer Information Point, platform 4.
Customer Service notes	We welcome your feedback, suggestions and ideas to help us to make changes that can develop and grow our business.
Customer help points	Unavailable
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Carpark operator	London North Eastern Railway
Car parking spaces	382

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	152
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	stations front
Cycle storage notes	Compound

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Darlington station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: ABC (01325 466664) or 1AB (01325 350123) or Pauls (07828 285656).

First Class Lounge

Trains to Darlington station

Darlington train station is mainly served by LNER, CrossCountry and Northern trains. Thanks to frequent and direct LNER services, you can easily get to Darlington from London Kings Cross in 2h 59m and from Edinburgh Waverley in 2h 6m. CrossCountry trains connect Darlington to Newcastle, Bristol and Plymouth. Finally, Northern trains cover the routes from Saltburn and Bishop Auckland to Darlington.

Darlington train station arrivals and departures

Want to know when your next train from/to Darlington station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Darlington railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Darlington.

Darlington train station has four platforms, all of which can be easily accessed via the station's main entrance through the ticket barriers. In the station building, you'll find the ticket office and a coffee shop, as well as other shops, including a WHSmith, beyond the barriers on the platforms. The toilets and waiting rooms (including the First Class Lounge) are on the platforms. Finally, there's a bus stop on Park Lane on the town side of the tracks (exit via the subway).

Darlington train station parking

Darlington train station has a car park at Garbutt Square, which is available for both short-stay and long-stay parking. Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Darlington station open?

Darlington station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.

Are trains running today from Darlington station?

Trains arrive into and depart from Darlington station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Darlington.

Are there toilets at Darlington station?

Yes, there are toilets available to use at Darlington station.

Are dogs allowed at Darlington station?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Darlington station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Status
to Bishop Auckland	Northern	07:41	On time
to Carlisle	Northern	08:02	On time
to Whitby	Northern	08:09	On time
to Leeds	TransPennine Express	08:20	On time
to London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	08:27	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Status
from Newcastle	TransPennine Express	08:18	On time
from Newcastle	London North Eastern Railway	08:26	On time
from Newcastle	TransPennine Express	08:31	On time
from Bishop Auckland	Northern	08:40	On time
from Middlesbrough	Northern	08:51	On time

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Darlington Train Station

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Trains to Darlington station

Darlington train station arrivals and departures

Darlington train station parking

Hotels near Darlington train station

Frequently asked questions

Is Darlington station open?

Are trains running today from Darlington station?

Are there toilets at Darlington station?

Are dogs allowed at Darlington station?

Departures and arrivals from Darlington

Departures

Arrivals

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Off peak fares

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