Cheap train tickets from Chester to Darlington
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Chester to Darlington Train Schedule
Trip Summary
4 trains operate daily from Chester to Darlington. The train trip from Chester to Darlington is usually about 3 hours and 17 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Arriva Trains Wales + Connections train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 58 minutes.
| Distance | 107 mi (172 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 58m |
| Lowest price | $80.02 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Chester to Darlington?
There are 3 train lines with service from Chester to Darlington. Northern Rail + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 6 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva Trains Wales + Connections | 2 | 3h 0m | $80.02 |
| Northern Rail + Connections | 6 | 3h 20m | $72.01 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 1 | 3h 38m | $80.02 |
Arriva Trains Wales + Connections train tickets from Chester to Darlington start from $80, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Arriva Trains Wales + Connections schedules to Darlington. Arriva Trains Wales + Connections in Chester leaves from Chester Train Station . And in Darlington trains arrive at Darlington Train Station .
From Chester to Darlington train travel on Arriva Trains Wales + Connections takes 3 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Darlington faster, Arriva Trains Wales + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 58 minutes.
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Chester to Darlington start from $56, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Darlington. Northern Rail + Connections in Chester leaves from Chester Train Station . And in Darlington trains arrive at Darlington Train Station .
From Chester to Darlington train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Darlington faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 58 minutes.
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Chester to Darlington start from $80, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Darlington. Virgin Trains + Connections in Chester leaves from Chester Train Station . And in Darlington trains arrive at Darlington Train Station .
From Chester to Darlington train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 3 hours and 38 minutes. If you are looking to get to Darlington faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 58 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Darlington on a weekend there is typically one Virgin Trains + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Chester.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Chester to Darlington
Trains departing from Chester to Darlington tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Chester at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Darlington to Chester.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Chester?
Main departure station: Chester Train Station
There is one train station in Chester.
All train stations in Chester:
Chester Train Station
Where is the train station in Darlington?
Main arrival station: Darlington Train Station
Darlington has one train station.
All train stations in Darlington:
Darlington Train Station
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