Darlington live departures
Next trains leaving Darlington (DAR), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Darlington live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeDAR
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates54.5205, -1.5473
- Nearest stationNorth Road (1.9 km)
- Passengers 2024-252,827,176
- GB rank195th busiest
- Managed byLondon North Eastern Railway
About this board
Darlington is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code DAR. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Darlington handled 2,827,176 passenger entries and exits, ranking 195th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Kings Cross (671,780 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Darlington usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Darlington
Darlington station FAQs
What is the station code for Darlington?
The three-letter CRS code for Darlington is DAR. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Darlington departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Darlington itself.
How busy is Darlington station?
Darlington recorded 2,827,176 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 195th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Kings Cross.
Which stations are closest to Darlington?
The nearest station is North Road, about 1.9 km away in a straight line. Dinsdale (5.2 km) and Teesside Airport (7.9 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.