There are 7 ways to get from Darwen to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 1m£83–135Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
6h 47m£20–31Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 35m£37–60Drive 182.8 mi
- Drive from Darwen to Bristolcar 182.8 mi
3h 16m£46–66Fly to Bristol Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 56m£56–153Fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 50m£110–263Train, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Darwen to Boltontrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 8m£116–282
Darwen to Bristol by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darwen to Bristol is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Darwen to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwen station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Rail Station and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Darwen to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Darwen and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Darwen and Bristol is 192 miles. The road distance is 183.8 miles.
The best way to get from Darwen to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Darwen to Bristol, including transfers.
Darwen to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Darwen to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Darwen to Bristol is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Bristol, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darwen to Bus Station via Manchester Victoria, Victoria Rail Station, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 35m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Darwen to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Darwen to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwen to Bristol is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Darwen to Bristol.
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