How to get to Darwen from Bolton

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from Bolton to Darwen

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

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

  • National ExpressNX540
    19:350h15
    Bolton, Astley Bridge
    19:50Darwen, Town Centre
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX540
    19:350h15
    Bolton, Astley Bridge
    19:50Darwen, Town Centre
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX540
    19:350h15
    Bolton, Astley Bridge
    19:50Darwen, Town Centre
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Northern RailG85301
    9:350h20
    Bolton station (BON)
    9:55Darwen station (DWN)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG85303
    10:350h20
    Bolton station (BON)
    10:55Darwen station (DWN)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24048
    10:040h21
    Bolton station (BON)
    10:25Darwen station (DWN)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX540
    22:350h15
    Bolton, Astley Bridge
    22:50Darwen, Town Centre
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX540
    22:300h20
    Bolton, Interchange
    22:50Darwen, Town Centre
    £81One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX540
    19:250h25
    Bolton, Interchange
    19:50Darwen, Town Centre
    £81One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Bolton 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 Bolton to Darwen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bolton and Darwen including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bolton to Darwen is a train with an average price of £7.
The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Darwen is by train with an average journey time of 21m.

Other travel options to Darwen take longer:

Coach takes on average 35m.

The Bolton to Darwen distance is approximately 13 km.
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Darwen is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolton to Darwen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Darwen station (DWN).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Darwen, Town Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bolton to Darwen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Darwen by train.
  • Travel with The Blackburn Bus Company to go to Darwen by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bolton to Darwen with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
  • 2 direct coaches per day with The Blackburn Bus Company.
Omio customers who travel from Bolton to Darwen often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Blackburn, Salford, London, Stratford. 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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