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The average train between Darwen and Birmingham takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Darwen to Birmingham. 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 15m
Duration
102 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Darwen to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Manchester Victoria / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 51m
£36–70

Darwen to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Darwen and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country13h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country3h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country3h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darwen to Birmingham? 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 Darwen to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Darwen to Birmingham New Street via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 51m.

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