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Cardiff to Darwen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Darwen takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Darwen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 58m
Duration
189 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 39m
£73–127

Cardiff to Darwen train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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