Trains from Darlington Train Station
to Stapleton Road
From £59.00
Darlington Train Station to Stapleton Roadby train on average takes 4 hrs 42 mins
Darlington Train Station to Stapleton Road one way only
Cheapest Advance Single from £59.00* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 63 minutes
- First train leaves Darlington Train Station at 05:58
- Last train leaves Darlington Train Station at 19:11
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Darlington to Stapleton Road train times
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Station Message
From Sunday 17 May, a new station layout will be in operation. Please allow extra time before your journey and check departure screens, as you train may depart from a different platform than usual. For more information about the new station, please visit: LNER.co.uk/Darlington
Please note that from Monday 1 June 2026, the Cattle Market car park on Clifton Road will be permanently closed. Any vehicles which are not collected before Monday 8 June will be removed and a recovery charge may be applicable. Station parking is now available in the multi-storey car park on Garrbutt Square / Neasham Road, DL1 4AJ (what3words ///oven.loud.hill)
Darlington Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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First Class Lounge
Located
Platform 1
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all London North Eastern Railway 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 London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- London North Eastern Railway First Advance (routed LNER/LNER& Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single(routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER & 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
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Waiting Room opening hours
Monday to Saturday - 06:00 - 22:45
Sunday 09:00 - 22:45
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TrolleysYes
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Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Coffee shop, WHSmiths and Cafe available for refreshments
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Toilets
Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4, as well as in the station building on Neasham Road with direct access from Platforms 5 and 6. Toilets can be accessed from all platforms.
The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 4. These toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
Accessible Toilets and Changing Places toilets are available in the station building on Neasham Road, accessed from Platforms 5 and 6.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi FiYes
Wi-Fi is available in certain areas.
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Post BoxYes
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Atm MachineYes
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locations
Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Location
Wi-Fi is available in certain areas.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/01302 362175 -
Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from information point
Yes - from help point -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Friday - Monday long weekend parking - £12.00, purchase tickets on the day
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 728
Number Accessible Spaces: 66
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:The large car park at Garbutt Square does not have ramp access. Please use designated bays in main station
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £6.25
Per Hour: £2.00
Daily: £12.50
Weekly: £50.00
Monthly: £162.50
Annual: £1,375.00
Saturday: £6.25
Sunday: £6.25
Note:Multi-storey car park with 654 spaces and direct access to the station building. Please note that EV (electrical vehicle) charging are not currently available in this car park. Accessed via Garrbutt Square/Neasham Road, DL1 4AJ (what3words ///oven.loud.hill)
Important update: From Monday 1 June 2026, the Cattle Market car park on Clifton Road will be permanently closed. Any vehicles which are not collected before Monday 8 June will be removed and a recovery charge may be applicable.
Short Stay 21-60 mins - £2.00
Short Stay 61-120 mins - £4.00
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
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Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Short stay
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £2.00
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Car Park 3
Notes
Name: Station Car Park
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £2.00
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces152
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
stations front
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Annotation
All racks are covered by Council CCTV and there are security patrols every two hours.
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
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Staff Help Available
When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer Information Point on platform 4. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Generally available but advance booking recommended
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Accessible Public Telephones
text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms.
This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
Darlington has a RNIB 'Map for All' located at the main entrance, adjacent to the taxi rank and accessible parking. Access to the platforms via the Victoria Road entrance is via a steep ramp.
Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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Details
Located
Platform 1
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all London North Eastern Railway 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 London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- London North Eastern Railway First Advance (routed LNER/LNER& Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single(routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER & 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
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Stapleton Road facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
Smartcard Accepted
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GW
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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Refreshment FacilitiesNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
Find WiFi Hotspots near this station
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Rail replacement locations
Towards Bristol - Robertson Road bus stop by Black Swan public house on Stapleton Road. Towards Severn Beach - Berwick Road bus stop, adjacent to station.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing Levelunstaffed
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Lost propertyYes
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Annotation
Whether you've lost something on one of our trains or at a station, we'll do our best to find it for you. Once we've got your details, we'll start looking. Although it can take up to a week for things to reach us. Register your lost item here
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces28
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Platforms 1 and 2
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Annotation
Hoops on Platfrom 2 are not sheltered
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08001 971 329 or 18001 0800 197 1329 (Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Meeting Point for assistance: Please make your way onto the platform and make the onboard team member aware you require assistance.
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Staff help available opening hours
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
Step Free Category B2 station - step free access can be achieved to both platforms, however it is via a large station ramp. Access from platform to train is very steep, if you require assistance, please contact GWR Passenger Assist on 0800 197 1329.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Platform 2
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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