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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Darwen takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham 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.

3h 6m
Duration
102 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham to Darwen train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham 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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Darwen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Darwen via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 48m.

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