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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Darwen is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £7 - £15 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Darwen is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Circus via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Darwen via Sheffield, Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Darwen?

The distance between Rotherham and Darwen is 69 miles. The road distance is 60.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Darwen without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £26 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Rotherham to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Darwen bus from?

Rotherham to Darwen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Darwen train from?

Rotherham to Darwen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Darwen?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Darwen is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £26 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £7 - £15 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Rotherham to Darwen bus arrive?

Rotherham to Darwen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rotherham to Darwen train arrive?

Rotherham to Darwen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Darwen is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Rotherham to Darwen.

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

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Rotherham to Darwen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus, car, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
2h 49m
£26–57
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
4h 43m
£8–15
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
3h 56m
£21–46
Drive 60.5 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Darwencar 60.5 mi
1h 28m
£15–22

Rotherham to Darwen by train and tram

208Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.7 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Darwen via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Circus via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bolton Interchange in around 4h 43m.

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