The average train between Sheffield and Darwen takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Darwen station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Sheffield to Darwen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Darwen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Darwen station.
Book your Sheffield to Darwen train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Darwen is 74.7 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Darwen via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 14m.
