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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Darwen is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Darwen is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Circus via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Darwen via Waterloo station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Guildford to Darwen?

The distance between Guildford and Darwen is 236 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Darwen without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Guildford to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Darwen bus from?

Guildford to Darwen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Darwen train from?

Guildford to Darwen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Darwen?

The best way to get from Guildford to Darwen is to train via London which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Guildford to Darwen bus arrive?

Guildford to Darwen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Guildford to Darwen train arrive?

Guildford to Darwen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Darwen is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Guildford to Darwen.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 57m
£79–138
Bus via Heathrow Terminal 2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
8h 37m
£31–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
7h 44m
£32–54
Drive 219.2 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Darwencar 219.2 mi
4h 15m
£55–79
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Darwentrain
4h 21m
£69–258
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 7m
£98–155
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 58m
£99–244
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 29m
£70–209

Guildford to Darwen by train and tram

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Distance: 235.1 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Darwen via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Bolton in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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