The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Darwen
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Darwen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Darwen will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 3 buses that leave London for Darwen every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 290 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Darwen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Darwen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £51.
Distance: 290 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price | £125 Average Price |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Darwen bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Darwen coaches for today, Sunday 8 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 London | 6h15 | 18:15 Darwen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 London | 5h10 | 19:10 Darwen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 London | 4h40 | 19:10 Darwen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Darwen
Buses from London to Darwen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 290 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 290 km |
Average bus duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from London to DarwenYou can travel by bus between London to Darwen with National Express, Megabus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Megabus
FAQs: London to Darwen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Darwen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Darwen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Darwen
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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