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Outbound fromWarrington Central to Darwen by train
It takes an average of 1h 51m to travel from Warrington Central to Darwen by train, over a distance of around 22 miles (35 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from Warrington Central to Darwen and tickets for this journey start from £14.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:44 | |
| Departure station | Warrington Central | |
| Arrival station | Darwen | |
| Journey time | From 1h 21m | |
| Distance | 22 miles (35 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £14.60 | |
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Taking the train from Warrington Central to Darwen in 1 hour 21 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Warrington Central to Darwen? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 51 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 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change 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 they can start from £14.60. 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.
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Cheap train tickets from Warrington Central to Darwen
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Consider a Season Ticket
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