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Darwen to Manchester Arndale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Darwen and Manchester Arndale takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Darwen to Manchester Arndale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 49m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Line 1 bus, line 8 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Town Centre to Bolton Interchangebus bus 1
  2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Victoria Rail Stationbus bus 8
2h

Darwen to Manchester Arndale bus times

Buses run twice daily between Darwen and Manchester Arndale. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Manchester Arndale at 6:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolton Interchange and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyBee Network1h 38m • 1 change

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyBee Network1h 53m • 1 change

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyBee Network1h 58m • 1 change

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyBee Network1h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darwen to Manchester Arndale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Darwen to Manchester Arndale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Town Centre to Manchester Arndale via Bolton Interchange and Victoria Rail Station in around 2h.

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