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Compare train and coach 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 coach 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 coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 28 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£5 Average Price | £3 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Darwen from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Darwen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Manchester 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 Manchester to Darwen.
You can get between Manchester and Darwen 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Darwen is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £3 compared to other travel options to Darwen:
Taking a coach costs £1 less than taking a train, which costs on average £3 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Manchester to Darwen is by train with an average journey time of 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Darwen that take longer:
Coach takes on average 50 min.
You should expect to travel around 17 miles from Manchester to Darwen.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Darwen is:
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to Darwen as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Manchester to Darwen:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Darwen, Town Centre.
- Most travellers who book a train ticket from Manchester to Darwen depart from Manchester Victoria to Darwen.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Darwen:
- You can go to Darwen from Manchester by coach with National Express. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £3 with National Express from Manchester to Darwen on Omio.
- You can go to Darwen from Manchester by train with Northern Rail (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for £3 with Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Darwen on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Darwen with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct coaches a day to Darwen with.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Darwen with Northern Rail (3).
Direct services to Darwen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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