How to travel from Manchester to Darwen

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Darwen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Darwen 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 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 €3, and a train costs an average of €3.

Distance: 17 miles (28 km)

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€5

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€4

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1h 11m

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41m

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30m

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1h 24m

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54m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from Manchester to Darwen

How to get from Manchester to Darwen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Darwen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
09:10PM0h50
Manchester
10:00PMDarwen
$41One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
09:10PM0h50
Manchester
10:00PMDarwen
$41One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
09:10PM0h50
Manchester
10:00PMDarwen
$41One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
05:15PM1h00
Manchester
06:15PMDarwen
$41One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Darwen

Travel to Darwen 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 Manchester to Darwen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Darwen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Darwen is a train with an average price of $3 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Darwen:

A train is $0.44 (€0.35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Darwen costing on average $4 (€3).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Darwen is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Darwen take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Manchester to Darwen is approximately 17 miles (28 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Darwen is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Darwen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Darwen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Darwen station (DWN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Darwen, Town Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Darwen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Darwen by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Darwen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Darwen with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Darwen often also extend their vacation to go to Blackburn, Salford, London, Stratford, Clitheroe. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Darwen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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