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Cheap train tickets to Darlington

Ticket Office Hours

06:00 - 19:00 Monday - Friday

07:00 - 19:00 Saturday

08:00 - 18:00 Sunday

Parking

Up to 543 parking spaces available

Up to 10 accessible parking spaces

Pick Up & Drop Off

Drop-off / Pick-up point available

Attention

Major engineering work between Newcastle and York on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March

Due to major planned engineering work, there will be a reduced service at Darlington station on these dates. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. Rail replacement coaches will depart from the long stay car park on Park Lane, approximately 5 minutes walk from the station entrance. Please exit the station via the underpass onto Park Lane and turn left. Signs and posters will guide the walking route to the car park. If you require any assistance, please speak to a member of station staff.

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Delay Compensation Alerts

Get notified when you’re eligible for delay compensation, see exactly how much you can claim, and go straight to the claim page.

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Trains to Darlington Station Details Ticket Office Opening Hours Accessibility Additional Info FAQ

Darlington Railway Station

Darlington Railway Station is a key rail hub in County Durham and an important stop on the East Coast Main Line. The station handles a large number of passengers each year and provides strong rail connections between the North East, London and major cities across the UK.

Direct train services run to destinations including London King’s Cross, Newcastle, York, Leeds, Edinburgh and Manchester. The station is served by LNER, CrossCountry, Northern and TransPennine Express, making it a significant interchange for both long-distance and regional journeys.

How to get to Darlington Railway Station

Bus: Several local and regional bus services stop near the station
Cycling: Cycle parking facilities are available at the station
Parking: A station car park is available with both short and long-stay parking options
Taxi: Taxi ranks are located outside the station entrance

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Address
Darlington station, Bank Top, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4AA
Phone Number-
Parking Capacity
Up to 543 parking spaces available
Pick Up & Drop-off point Yes

Ticket Machine Yes
Staff help Yes

Monday - Friday
06:00 - 20:00
Saturday
06:00 - 19:45
Sunday
08:00 - 20:00

Staff help Yes
Step-free access coverage Yes
Step-free access notes
A, Compliant step-free access to all platform(s)
Ramps for train access No
Wheelchairs Yes
Induction Loop
Induction loops are at designated listening areas

Food & Drink Yes
WiFi No
Toilets Yes
Showers No
Baby changing Yes
Shops Yes
ATM Yes
Cycle storage / Spaces
Yes / 152 Spaces
Sheltered cycle storage Yes
Bus Yes
Customer Services Yes
First Class Lounge No
Luggage Storage No
Lost & Found Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Delay Repay & Compensation

If your journey was delayed, you may be entitled to compensation. Choo Choo makes it easy to track your eligibility and process your claim.

When Can You Claim Compensation

DR15 (Delay Repay 15)

Compensation starts at 15 minutes delay

15 - 29 min → 25% refund
30 - 59 min → 50% refund
60+ min → 100% refund (for that leg)
120+ minutes → 100% Refund (for both legs)

DR30 (Delay Repay 30)

Compensation starts only at 30 minutes delay

30 - 59 min → 50% refund
60+ min → 100% refund
120+ minutes → 100% Refund (for both legs)

Missed Connection

If a delay made you miss a connection, you can claim for:

The full journey
Or the unused portion

Downgrade or No Reserved Seat

If you paid for First Class but sat in Standard, or
Had no reserved seat despite paying
You may claim a partial refund

Train Cancellation

Full refund if you didn't travel
Partial refund or Delay Repay if you travelled on a different train with a delay

Alternative Transport Costs

If you had to use a taxi or bus due to cancellation or disruption → You may claim a refund with a receipt by contacting the Train Operating Company at fault.

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