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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Darwen is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Darwen is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Circus via Birmingham Coach Station and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Darwen via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Bristol to Darwen?

The distance between Bristol and Darwen is 193 miles. The road distance is 183.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Darwen without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Bristol to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Darwen bus from?

Bristol to Darwen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Darwen train from?

Bristol to Darwen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Darwen?

The best way to get from Bristol to Darwen is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 5h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Bristol to Darwen bus arrive?

Bristol to Darwen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Darwen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Darwen is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Bristol to Darwen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Darwen?

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Darwen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 20m
£103–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
5h 45m
£23–40
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 33m
£40–100
Drive 182.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Darwencar 182.6 mi
3h 16m
£45–65
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 47m
£57–146
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 30m
£116–253

Bristol to Darwen by train and tram

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Distance: 191.5 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Circus via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Manchester Airport, Bolton, and Bolton Interchange in around 5h 33m.

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