Darlington Train Station
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.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday Tuesday Wednesday | 06:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 06:30 - 19:45 |
| Sunday | 07:45 - 20:00 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| 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
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park Short stay | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Virgin Trains East Coast Virgin Trains East Coast | ||||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 382 | ||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 152 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | <p>All racks are covered by Council CCTV and there are security patrols every two hours.</p> |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Generally available but advance booking recommended |
First Class Lounge
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
Located
Platform 1
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all Virgin Trains East Coast First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the East Coast route
- Any Virgin Trains East Coast First Class packages
- Virgin Trains East Coast First Advance (routed VTEC/VTEC & Connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast First Class Reader Offer (routed VTEC/VTEC & Connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast First Class Flat Fare (routed VTEC/VTEC & Connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast Rewards First Class Leisure Single(routed VTEC/VTEC & Connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed VTEC/VTEC & Connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreak etc.)
- Weekend First
Tickets Not Accepted
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
Facilities
Toilets, TV, newspapers
Refreshments
Complimentary: water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
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 and arrivals from Darlington
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Edinburgh (Waverley) | CrossCountry | 21:42 | 4B | Late |
| to Doncaster | London North Eastern Railway | 21:48 | 1 | On time |
| to Middlesbrough | Northern | 21:55 | 1 | On time |
| to Newcastle | London North Eastern Railway | 22:07 | 4B | On time |
| to York | CrossCountry | 22:09 | 1 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | London North Eastern Railway | 21:46 | 1 | On time |
| from Bishop Auckland | Northern | 21:53 | 1 | On time |
| from Saltburn | Northern | 21:55 | 3 | Late |
| from London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 22:05 | 4B | On time |
| from Glasgow Central | CrossCountry | 22:08 | 1 | On time |