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Compare train and bus for Darwen to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darwen to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€5 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Darwen to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Darwen to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX540Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Darwen to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Darwen to Manchester.
You can get from Darwen to Manchester 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Darwen to Manchester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $3 (€3) compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Darwen to Manchester costing on average $6 (€5).
The fastest way to get to Manchester from Darwen is by train with an average travel time of 39 min.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes 55 min on average.
The distance from Darwen to Manchester is approximately 17 miles (28 km).
The average frequency per day from Darwen to Manchester is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Darwen and Manchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Darwen to Manchester:
- Most travelers board their bus from Darwen, Town Centre and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Most travelers catch their train from Darwen and arrive in Manchester Victoria.
The following travel companies offer services from Darwen to Manchester:
- National Express can get you to Manchester by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Darwen to Manchester for $3 (€3) on Omio.
- Northern Rail (3) can get you to Manchester by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Northern Rail (3) from Darwen to Manchester for $6 (€5) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Darwen to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Manchester with National Express.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to Manchester with Northern Rail (3).
Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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