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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 | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darwen to Manchester:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darwen to Manchester costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Darwen to Manchester
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.
- NX54010:05 AM1h10Darwen, Town Centre11:15 AMManchester, Coach Station$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX54010:05 AM1h10Darwen, Town Centre11:15 AMManchester, Coach Station$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L8936810:28 AM0h38Darwen station (DWN)11:06 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C3265710:56 AM0h42Darwen station (DWN)11:38 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$61One-way0 transfers
- C326368:56 AM0h43Darwen station (DWN)9:39 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$81One-way0 transfers
- C326469:56 AM0h43Darwen station (DWN)10:39 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darwen to Manchester:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darwen to Manchester costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
- 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 Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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