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Warrington Central to Darwen by train

First train

06:53

Last train

22:10

Departure station

Warrington Central

Arrival station

Darwen

Journey time

From 1h 29m

Distance

22 miles (35 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway

Taking the train from Warrington Central to Darwen in 1 hour 29 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Warrington Central to Darwen? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 38 minutes to travel the 22 miles (35 km) from Warrington Central to Darwen by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Warrington Central to Darwen in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Darwen by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Warrington Central to Darwen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Warrington Central to Darwen take?

The average journey time by train between Warrington Central and Darwen is 1 hour and 38 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Warrington Central and Darwen by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Warrington Central to Darwen is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Warrington Central to Darwen?

No, there are no direct train services from Warrington Central to Darwen. Travelling from Warrington Central to Darwen by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Warrington Central to Darwen leave?

The first train from Warrington Central to Darwen leaves at 06:53. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Warrington Central to Darwen leave?

The last train from Warrington Central to Darwen leaves at 22:10. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Warrington Central and Darwen by train?

Trains travelling from Warrington Central to Darwen cover a distance of around 22 miles (35 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Darwen to Warrington Central.

Cheap train tickets from Warrington Central to Darwen

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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