The average bus between Manchester Victoria and Darwen takes 1h 50m and the fastest bus takes 1h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester Victoria 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 twice daily between Manchester Victoria and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Victoria is at 4:18 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 2m • 1 change
1h 32m • 1 change
1h 57m • 1 change
1h 57m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manchester Victoria to Darwen? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Victoria to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Victoria Rail Station and arriving at Circus station via Bolton Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Manchester Victoria to Darwen bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Victoria Rail Station.
Manchester Victoria to Darwen bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Circus station.
The distance between Manchester Victoria and Darwen is 27.6 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a bus from Victoria Rail Station to Circus via Bolton Interchange in around 1h 57m.