The cheapest and fastest trains from Darwen to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darwen to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darwen to Manchester Airport will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Darwen for Manchester Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.
10:561h04Darwen12:00Manchester Airport£91One-way0 changes
10:561h04Darwen12:00Manchester Airport£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Darwen to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darwen to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 39 km
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1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darwen to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Darwen to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:56 Darwen | 1h04 | 12:00 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darwen to Manchester Airport
Trains from Darwen to Manchester Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 11:56. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 6:26 |
Last train 11:56 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Northern Rail from Darwen to Manchester Airport trainsNorthern Rail trains will get you between Darwen and Manchester Airport from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Darwen to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darwen to Manchester Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Darwen and Manchester Airport
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available with limited spaces, open 24/7.
- Bryan St Chippy
- The Old Chapel Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Astley Bank Hotel
- Whitehall Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several local bus services available
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