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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.

All racks are covered by Council CCTV and there are security patrols every two hours.

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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Darlington Train Station facilities

Live departures and arrivals from Darlington

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The County Durham market town of Darlington is served by the richly decorated Victorian station, enjoying the impressive sight across the sprawling town to the much-loved River Skerne.

Growing in size during the second half of the 19th century, the town became important for its railway manufacturing, and the Hopetown Carriage Works was the main employer in the area. With three large railworks, the town achieved world recognition by sending Darlington-made railway bridges around the world - crossing the River Nile, the Amazon, and Sydney Harbour.

The station itself serves nearly two and a half million passengers every year and is on the East Coast Main Line - the 400 miles of track running between London and Edinburgh. The curved glass roof allows the platforms to receive a good amount of natural light while rising above, the iconic Victorian clock tower can be enjoyed throughout the town.

With an active business centre, if this is your reason for travelling to Darlington, Northern have a range of cut-price tickets to make train travel the easy choice, including our Employee Season Tickets for regular trips

How far is Darlington Station from Teesside International Airport?

Trains from Darlington Station take approximately 35 minutes to get to Teesside International Airport.

How long does the walk between Darlington Station and the town centre take?

Walking via Victoria Road and Beaumont Street, it takes around ten minutes to get from the station and the town centre.

What car parking facilities does Darlington Station have?

There are 380 car park spaces at Darlington Station, including blue badge spaces.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Darlington Station?

Darlington Station has 150 secured bike spaces with CCTV and plenty of shelter.

Where is Darlington Station?

Darlington station is located on the East Coast Main Line in the town of Darlington in County Durham.

How many platforms does Darlington Station have?

There are 4 platforms at Darlington Station.

What facilities are available at Darlington Station?

  • Toilets - including baby changing facilities
  • Station Buffet
  • Shops
  • ATM
  • Postbox
  • Telephones - coins and card
  • Disabled Access - the whole station is step-free, and there are wheelchairs, ramps and Induction Loops available

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