Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Darwen Bus Stop 1 | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Darwen Bus Stop 1 | Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Darwen Bus Stop 1 | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Darwen Bus Stop 1 | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Darwen Bus Stop 1 | Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN) | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Darwen to Manchester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
Based on 29720 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $5
National Express Darwen Manchester recent customer reviews
The drivers both on way to manchester and back was great and very polite and professional. The journey was quick and it didn't felt long at all. The only thing was the seat belt it was very tight and hard to loose in bur I understand safety first:))) will be definitely using this service more then trains
Zivile E.
I didnt go cause i didnt need to travel
Ehab B.
Where are the popular stops in Darwen and Manchester?
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darwen to Manchester by bus
What is the travel distance from Darwen to Manchester?
The distance covered from Darwen to Manchester is 29 km (18 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Darwen to Manchester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Darwen, in Darwen, and end it at Coach Station, in Manchester.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Darwen to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $2To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Darwen to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $2 to $8 for a bus ticket from Darwen to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $2 which is on 2025-11-21.
What's the cheapest way to go from Darwen to Manchester?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
