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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Darwen is to line 263 bus and line 540 bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Darwen is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Marks and Spencer and arriving at Circus via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Darwen via Deansgate and Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Sale to Darwen?

The distance between Sale and Darwen is 24 miles. The road distance is 23.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Darwen without a car is to tram and train via Bolton which takes 1h 26m and costs £8 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Sale to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Darwen bus from?

Sale to Darwen bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Marks and Spencer station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Darwen train from?

Sale to Darwen train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Sale station.

Where does the Sale to Darwen bus arrive?

Sale to Darwen bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Charlotte Street station.

Where does the Sale to Darwen train arrive?

Sale to Darwen train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Deansgate-Castlefield station.

Can I drive from Sale to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Darwen is 23 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Sale to Darwen.

Where can I stay near Darwen?

There are 1201+ hotels available in Darwen.

Sale to Darwen - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 263 bus

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

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Tram, train via Bolton
best
1. Take the tram from Sale to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Take the train from Deansgate to Boltontrain
3. Take the train from Bolton to Darwentrain
1h 26m
£8–15
Line 263 bus, line 540 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Charlotte Streetbus 263
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Circusbus 540
2h 33m
£5–8
Drive 23.2 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Darwencar 23.2 mi
33 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sale to Darwentaxi 23.2 mi
33 min
£50–60
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Sale to Victoriatram Green Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
1h 33m
£9–16

Sale to Darwen by bus

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Distance: 24.3 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Circus via Charlotte Street and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 2h 33m.

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