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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Darwen is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Darwen is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Dundee Slessor Gardens and arriving at Duckworth Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Blackburn via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Dundee to Darwen?

The distance between Dundee and Darwen is 266 miles. The road distance is 248.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Darwen without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £55 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Dundee to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Darwen bus from?

Dundee to Darwen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee Slessor Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Darwen train from?

Dundee to Darwen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Darwen?

The best way to get from Dundee to Darwen is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Dundee to Darwen bus arrive?

Dundee to Darwen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Dundee to Darwen train arrive?

Dundee to Darwen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Darwen is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Dundee to Darwen.

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

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Where can I stay near Darwen?

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Dundee to Darwen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dundee to Darwen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 36m
£59–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 14m
£35–67
Drive 246.8 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Darwencar 246.8 mi
4h 16m
£61–88
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 43m
£90–202
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 1m
£57–148
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
7h 15m
£101–247
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
6h 14m
£104–271
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 35m
£94–216

Dundee to Darwen by train and bus

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Distance: 264.2 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Dundee to Preston once a week. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Duckworth Street via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 8h 14m.

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