Bus from Astley Bridge to Darwen
2 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 07:04, last bus 21:54 (weekdays).
Next buses to Darwen as of 15:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Astley Bridge, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~27 min | 42 | Sat 36 · Sun 16 | 07:04 | 21:54 | The Pineapple (Stop D) | Circus (by) | Eagley, Dunscar, Egerton & Cadshaw |
| 540 | National Express | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 20:20 | 20:20 | Nell Street (Stop H) | Circus (by) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Astley Bridge on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1 bus or 540 bus timetable.
Fares from Astley Bridge to Darwen
- £3.00 adult single on the 1 (The Blackburn Bus Company)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Astley Bridge to Darwen?
2 routes run directly from Astley Bridge to Darwen: the 1 (The Blackburn Bus Company), the 540 (National Express). The most frequent is the 1, 42 times each weekday — board at The Pineapple (Stop D) and get off at Circus (by), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Astley Bridge to Darwen?
Around 27 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Eagley, Dunscar, Egerton, Cadshaw on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Astley Bridge to Darwen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:04 and the last around 21:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Astley Bridge to Darwen?
An adult single from Astley Bridge to Darwen is £3.00 on the 1 (The Blackburn Bus Company), from The Pineapple (Stop D) to Circus (by). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.