Bus from Bolton (Greater Manchester) to Darwen
2 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Darwen as of 16:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bolton, 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 | ~38 min | 42 | Sat 36 · Sun 16 | 06:55 | 21:45 | Wood Street (opp) | Circus (by) | Astley Bridge, Eagley, Dunscar, Egerton & Cadshaw |
| 540 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 20:10 | 20:10 | Bolton Interchange (Stand G) | Circus (by) | Astley Bridge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bolton 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 Bolton 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 Bolton to Darwen?
2 routes run directly from Bolton to Darwen: the 1 (The Blackburn Bus Company), the 540 (National Express). The most frequent is the 1, 42 times each weekday — board at Wood Street (opp) and get off at Circus (by), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bolton to Darwen?
Around 38 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Astley Bridge, Eagley, Dunscar, Egerton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bolton to Darwen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bolton to Darwen?
An adult single from Bolton to Darwen is £3.00 on the 1 (The Blackburn Bus Company), from Wood Street (opp) 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.