The average train between London and Darwen takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 twice daily between London and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 4:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from London 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.
No, there is no direct train from London to Darwen. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Darwen station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
London to Darwen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Darwen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Darwen station.
Book your London to Darwen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between London and Darwen is 290.2 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from London Euston to Darwen via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 33m.