The average train between Bristol and Darwen takes 11h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Bristol and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Darwen at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 11h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Darwen station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
Bristol to Darwen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Darwen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bristol to Darwen train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bristol and Darwen is 249.5 km. The road distance is 308 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m.