The average bus between Southport and Darwen takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southport 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 Southport and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Darwen at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 27m • 2 changes

2h 27m • 2 changes

2h 27m • 2 changes

2h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southport 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 Southport to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Duke Street station and arriving at Interchange station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Southport to Darwen bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Duke Street station.
Southport to Darwen bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Southport and Darwen is 36.4 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Duke Street to Duckworth Street via Bus Station and Interchange in around 2h 11m.