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Compare coach and train for Bolton to Darwen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Darwen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 13 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Darwen take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 0m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (21m by train vs 23m by car). Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Darwen
How to get to Darwen from Bolton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Darwen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 17:350h22Bolton17:57Darwen£71One-way0 changes
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- 17:350h22Bolton17:57Darwen£71One-way0 changes
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- 17:350h22Bolton17:57Darwen£71One-way0 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.
Other travel options to Darwen take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 0m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Darwen station (DWN).
- Coaches mostly depart from Bolton, Astley Bridge and arrive in Darwen, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company to go to Darwen by coach.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Darwen by train.
- 2 direct coaches per day with National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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