Doncaster to Darwen Trains

Doncaster to Darwen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and Darwen takes 3h 14m 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 14m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 38m

£29–52

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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:35 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 1:25 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes

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