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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Darwen is to bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Darwen is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Duckworth Street via Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Darwen via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Southport to Darwen?

The distance between Southport and Darwen is 36 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Darwen without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £13 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Southport to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Darwen bus from?

Southport to Darwen bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Darwen train from?

Southport to Darwen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Southport to Darwen?

The best way to get from Southport to Darwen is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £13 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Southport to Darwen bus arrive?

Southport to Darwen bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.

Where does the Southport to Darwen train arrive?

Southport to Darwen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.

Can I drive from Southport to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Darwen is 29 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Southport to Darwen.

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

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Where can I stay near Darwen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Darwentrain Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
1h 40m
£14–26
Bus, line 607 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 607 / ...
3h 51m
£5–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 152
1h 58m
£6
Drive 28.4 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Darwencar 28.4 mi
40 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Darwentaxi 28.4 mi
40 min
£60–75

Southport to Darwen by train

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.2 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Darwen via Bolton in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Duckworth Street via Bus Station and Interchange in around 1h 58m.

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