The average bus between Bristol and Darwen takes 7h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Bristol and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Darwen at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Darwen station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Bristol to Darwen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Darwen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Bristol to Darwen bus tickets online with FlixBus, Bee Network and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Darwen is 249.5 km. The road distance is 306 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.