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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 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Darwen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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).
Other travel options to Darwen take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Darwen by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Darwen by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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