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How to get fromDerby to Darwenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain train
    3h 2m
    £35–65

  2. Bus, line 8 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 8
    6h 2m
    £15–28

  3. Bus, train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus bus 9.1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus bus 37 / ...
    5h 38m
    £36–54

  4. Drive  80.2 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Darwencar car 80.2 mi
    1h 53m
    £21–30

Derby to Darwen by bus, train, and foot

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Darwen via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Circus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bolton Interchange in around 6h 2m.

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