It takes an average of 7h 25m to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington by train, over a distance of around 161 miles (259 km). There are normally 12 trains per day travelling from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington and tickets for this journey start from £50.20 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:33 | |
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Last train | 18:31 | |
Departure station | Stratford-upon-Avon | |
Arrival station | Darlington | |
Journey time | From 5h 23m | |
Distance | 161 miles (259 km) | |
Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
Changes | 4 changes | |
Price | From £50.20 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Chiltern Railways |
Looking to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 25 minutes to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 23 minutes though. You'll usually find 12 trains per day running along the 161 miles (259 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 4 changes during the journey to Darlington, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway to get to Darlington. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £50.20.
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The average journey time by train between Stratford-upon-Avon and Darlington is 7 hours and 25 minutes, with around 12 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington is 5 hours and 23 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington can start from as little as £50.20 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington. Travelling from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington by train will require a minimum of 4 changes.
The first train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington leaves at 05:33. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington leaves at 18:31. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Stratford-upon-Avon to Darlington cover a distance of around 161 miles (259 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Darlington to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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