Trains from Darlington Train Station
to Kettering
From £66.50
Darlington Train Station to Ketteringby train on average takes 3 hrs 28 mins
Darlington Train Station to Kettering one way only
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from £66.50
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- Trains depart every 43 minutes
- First train leaves Darlington Train Station at 05:17
- Last train leaves Darlington Train Station at 19:33
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Darlington to Kettering train times
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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 ValidatorYes
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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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Station BuffetYes
Coffee shop, WHSmiths and Caf├й available for refreshments
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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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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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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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 help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
Adjacent to turning circle, main entrance, a phone is provided for a link to SMC
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Car Park 1
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Friday - Monday long weekend parking - £12.00, purchase tickets on the day
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 543
Number Accessible Spaces: 8
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:Due to a major upgrade taking place at Darlington Station, the car park east of the station has now closed.
A new temporary car park is open, located at the former cattle market site off Clifton Road to the west of the station (DL1 5DS), a short walk of around three minutes to the station entrance.
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
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-Fri 24h
Sat 06:00 to 23:59
Sun 24h -
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
Walking route
From Wednesday 06 March 2024 there will be a change to the walking route to access Platform 1. To access Platform 1 walk south along Platform 4 and turn left at the end of the station building. Turn left again at the edge of the station building and you will be on Platform 1. This route is step-free. There will be signs indicating the route. If you require assistance please speak to a member of staff at the ticket barrier.
Temporary ticket office
While improvement works are ongoing at Darlington station the Travel Centre ticket retailing facilities will be relocated to a temporary ticket retail point opposite the Travel Centre.
Ticket barriers
While improvement works are ongoing at Darlington station the ticket barrier will be relocated further south along the station building next to Platform 4.
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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Kettering facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Collect and top your Smartcard at this location
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for EM
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
There is a heated waiting room, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating.
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TrolleysNo
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Station BuffetYes
Cafe and vending machine.
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible Toilet is located on Platform 1
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Tourist InformationNo
Nearest Tourist Information Office is located in the Library, which is a 10 min walk towards the town centre
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Rail replacement locations
Coaches leave from the bus stop on Northfield Avenue, close to the junction with Station Road.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible Toilet is located on Platform 1
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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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/03457 125678 -
AvailableYes
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Operator NameEMR lost property office is located at Nottingham. We will try to contact the owner if they can be identified, the item will be kept for 3 months (unless it is perishable) and a record is kept.
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Platform 1,2,4 & Car Park
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Details
£2.00 Evening car park fares are available from 1800 until 0230.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08457 125 678 -
Operator NameEast Midlands Railway
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces494
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ChargesDaily: £12.00
Weekly: £36.00
Monthly: £120.00
Three Monthly: £324.00
Six Monthly: £648.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.00
Sunday: £6.00
Note:£2.00 Evening car park fares are available from 1800 until 0230.
£8.00 Weekend rate ( Friday 1000 - Sunday midnight) please purchase ticket from ticket office.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
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Number Accessible Spaces16
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Accessible Spaces Note
6 Free Accessible car parking spaces are located on the left hand side of the main entrance next to the car park payment machine.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces160
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Platform 1 adjacent to lift and station managers office
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Annotation
Customers provide own padlock
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 11 33 23
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 04:30 to 01:30
Sat 04:30 to 23:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisYes
Located at the front of the Station
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible Toilet is located on Platform 1
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Step Free Access
Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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