What is the travel distance from Manchester to Darwen?

The distance between the two cities is 18 miles (29 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Darwen?

The majority of buses traveling from Manchester to Darwen start their journey at Coach Station and wind up at Darwen. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Darwen on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h	7:15pm	Darwen	Cheapest
Bus	9:55pm	Coach Station	50m	10:45pm	Darwen	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h	7:15pm	Darwen	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	Coach Station	50m	10:45pm	Darwen	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 40m	7:15pm	Darwen	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Darwen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Darwen. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, 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$4 - $11	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $17	Average Duration41m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $4

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Darwen?

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Manchester Airport

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Darwen

A - Darwen

B - Darwen Bus Stop - Town Centre

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Darwen by bus

What is the travel distance from Manchester to Darwen?
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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Darwen was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $2

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Darwen, as early as possible.

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$4	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time41m	Avg Price$9	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time50m	Avg Price$5	Daily Departures1