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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Darwen is to bus and line 540 bus which costs £9 - £17 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Darwen is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Circus via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Darwen via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Darwen?

The distance between Liverpool and Darwen is 51 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Darwen without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Liverpool to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Darwen bus from?

Liverpool to Darwen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Darwen train from?

Liverpool to Darwen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Darwen?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Darwen is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 540 bus, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Liverpool to Darwen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Liverpool to Darwen train arrive?

Liverpool to Darwen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Darwen is 41 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Liverpool to Darwen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Darwen?

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Liverpool to Darwen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 607 bus, and line 1 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Darwen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
1h 41m
£15–31
Bus, line 540 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Circusbus 540
3h 30m
£9–17
Train, line 607 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus 607
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Hacking Streetbus 1
2h 53m
Drive 40.9 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Darwencar 40.9 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Darwentaxi 40.9 mi
49 min
£85–110

Liverpool to Darwen by train

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Distance: 51.1 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darwen via Manchester Victoria in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Circus via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 3h 30m.

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