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Get from Darlington to Liverpool
The journey takes about 2 hours 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Darlington and Liverpool?
Darlington
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Dinsdale
Dinsdale, Middleton St George, Darlington DL2 1UE, UK
Train Companies
Based on 22 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Transpennine Express ticket prices on this trip start at £32
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Liverpool by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to Liverpool?
The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Liverpool start from £32. The average price for this train route is around £85. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Darlington to Liverpool?
The average train journey time from Darlington to Liverpool is 2h 23m, covering a distance of 97 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Darlington to Liverpool route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Liverpool?
The earliest train from Darlington to Liverpool departs at 07:21. And the latest train departs at 21:33.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Darlington to Liverpool was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Darlington to Liverpool as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £23 to £126 for a train ticket from Darlington to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £35, which is on 2025-12-15.
