What is the cheapest way to get from Guildford to Darwen?

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Darwen is to bus via Birmingham which costs £14 - £50 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guildford to Darwen?

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Darwen is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Town Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Darwen via Waterloo station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Guildford to Darwen?

The distance between Guildford and Darwen is 236 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.

How do I travel from Guildford to Darwen without a car?

The best way to get from Guildford to Darwen without a car is to train via London which takes 5h and costs £60 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Guildford to Darwen?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Guildford to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Darwen bus from?

Guildford to Darwen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Darwen train from?

Guildford to Darwen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Darwen?

The best way to get from Guildford to Darwen is to train via London which takes 5h and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Guildford to Darwen bus arrive?

Guildford to Darwen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Guildford to Darwen train arrive?

Guildford to Darwen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Darwen is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Guildford to Darwen.

How do I get a train ticket from Guildford to Darwen?

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Where can I stay near Darwen?

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Guildford to Darwen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Guildford to Darwen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London WaterlooGuildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
5h
£61–239
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Newhall StUk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill InterchangeUk076 / ...
7h 45m
£15–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
7h 35m
£33–69
Drive 218.8 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Darwen218.8 mi
4h 13m
£54–77
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Darwen
4h 32m
£65–216
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 13m
£38–318
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 41m
£90–206
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Road
7h 24m
£73–193

Guildford to Darwen by train and subway

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Distance: 235.1 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Darwen via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Bolton in around 5h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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