The average train between Manchester and Darwen takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 hourly between Manchester and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Darwen at 11:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Darwen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Manchester to Darwen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Darwen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darwen station.
Book your Manchester to Darwen train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Darwen is 28.4 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Darwen hourly. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 42 min.
