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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Darlington to Chelmsford for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Darlington
- Departure station
- Darlington station guide
- Address
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- Bank Top, DL1 4AA
Operators serving Darlington
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Facilities at Darlington
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
- Lounge
Parking & meeting your train
- £7/day
Explore the area around Darlington
- Head of Steam Museum
About your departure station
Opened in 1841 as part of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, Darlington station was rebuilt in 1887 to reflect the towns railway heritage.
The impressive buildings now house the Head of Steam railway museum.
Darlington remains a crucial transport hub and living monument to railway history as birthplace of the modern railway system.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Darlington to Chelmsford?
Open the ticket search and enter Darlington as your departure station and Chelmsford as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Darlington and Chelmsford?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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