The average train between Glasgow and Darwen takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Darwen station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Glasgow to Darwen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Darwen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Glasgow to Darwen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Darwen is 267 km. The road distance is 332 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.