What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Darwen?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Darwen is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Darwen?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Darwen is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Circus via Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Darwen via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Darwen?

The distance between Birmingham and Darwen is 103 miles. The road distance is 101.1 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Darwen without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Darwen without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Darwen?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Birmingham to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Darwen bus from?

Birmingham to Darwen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Darwen train from?

Birmingham to Darwen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Darwen?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Darwen is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Birmingham to Darwen bus arrive?

Birmingham to Darwen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Darwen train arrive?

Birmingham to Darwen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Darwen is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Birmingham to Darwen.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Darwen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Darwen?

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Where can I stay near Darwen?

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Birmingham to Darwen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Darwen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
2h 49m
£42–80
Bus, line 8 bus
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1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
3h 45m
£13–23
Drive 100.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Darwencar 100.6 mi
1h 58m
£25–36
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
4h 15m
£20–47

Birmingham to Darwen by train and tram

208Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 102.1 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Darwen via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Circus via Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange in around 3h 45m.

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