Derby to Darwen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Darwen takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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 21m
Duration: 99 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain

3h 1m

£35–65

Derby to Darwen train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 55m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:54 AM
6h 43m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 55m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:54 AM
6h 43m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 55m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:54 AM
6h 43m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 55m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:54 AM
6h 43m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 13m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:20 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 28m • 3 changes
11:26 AM → 2:25 PM
2h 59m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 4:25 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 55m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.