The average train between Derby and Darwen takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. 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.
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 9:32 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Darwen station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Derby to Darwen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Darwen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Derby to Darwen train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Darwen is 108.4 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Darwen via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, and Bolton in around 2h 58m.
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