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Chester to Darwen trains

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The average train between Chester and Darwen takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

2h 20m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain train Chester - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain train Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
1h 59m
£19–36

Chester to Darwen train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

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  • Distance: 59.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Darwen via Manchester Victoria in around 1h 59m.

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