How far is Darwen from Manchester by coach?

The journey from Manchester to Darwen by coach covers an approximate distance of 18 miles (29 km).

Is there a way to reach Darwen from Manchester without a car?

You can reach Darwen from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Manchester to Darwen on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	50m	23:00	Darwen	No tags
Bus	16:05	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 10m	19:15	Darwen	No tags
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h	19:15	Darwen	No tags
Bus	20:25	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 20m	22:45	Darwen	No tags
Bus	21:55	Coach Station	50m	22:45	Darwen	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Darwen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Darwen. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

18 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£3 - £12	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £14	Average duration42m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Darwen?

Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Manchester Airport
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Darwen

A
Darwen
29 Market Street, Darwen BB3
B
Darwen Bus Stop - Town Centre
Parliament St, Darwen BB3, UK

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National Express

4/529,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29728 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Darwen

How far is Darwen from Manchester by coach?
The journey from Manchester to Darwen by coach covers an approximate distance of 18 miles (29 km).
Is there a way to reach Darwen from Manchester without a car?
You can reach Darwen from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

What's the cheapest way to go from Manchester to Darwen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1h	Avg price£3	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time42m	Avg price£7	Daily departures10
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time50m	Avg price£4	Daily departures1