🚌 Bus from Blackburn to Darwen
3 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 07:25, last bus 18:20 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~23 min | 35 | 07:25 | 18:20 | Bus Station (Stand 7) |
| 33 | Moving People | ~35 min | 6 | 07:30 | 18:20 | Bus Station (Stand 1) |
| 540 | National Express | ~15 min | 3 | 08:00 | 11:25 | Bus Station (Stand 1) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Blackburn on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Blackburn to Darwen?
3 routes run directly from Blackburn to Darwen: the 1 (The Blackburn Bus Company), the 33 (Moving People), the 540 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Blackburn to Darwen?
Around 23 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Blackburn to Darwen?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 07:25 and the last around 18:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Blackburn to Darwen?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.