The average train between Edinburgh and Darwen takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Darwen station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Edinburgh to Darwen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Darwen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Edinburgh to Darwen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Darwen is 255 km. The road distance is 332 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.