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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 $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$7 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m 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.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darwen to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX540Cheapest
NX540Fastest
Y25130Other options
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This is compared to other travel options from Darwen to Manchester:
A train is $0.45 (€0.36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darwen to Manchester costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darwen and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darwen station (DWN) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Darwen, Town Centre and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Manchester by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
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