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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Darwen is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Darwen is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Circus via bus station and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Darwen via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Darwen?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Darwen is 84 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Darwen without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Shrewsbury to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Darwen bus from?

Shrewsbury to Darwen bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Darwen train from?

Shrewsbury to Darwen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Darwen?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Darwen is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Darwen bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Darwen bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at bus station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Darwen train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Darwen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Darwen is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Shrewsbury to Darwen.

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

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Shrewsbury to Darwen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus, and line 1 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
2h 37m
£34–61
Drive 80.9 mi
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1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Darwencar 80.9 mi
1h 51m
£20–29
Train, line 37 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Hacking Streetbus 1
3h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from bus station to Bolton Interchangebus 424
5h 15m

Shrewsbury to Darwen by train and tram

108Weekly Services

2h 37mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 83.7 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Darwen via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Circus via bus station and Bolton Interchange in around 5h 15m.

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