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Doncaster to Darwen trains

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The average train between Doncaster and Darwen takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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 11m
Duration
81 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain train Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
2h 41m
£25–44

Doncaster to Darwen train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited8h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Doncaster 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.

Map of how to get from Doncaster to Darwen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Darwen via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 41m.

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