🚌 Bus from Darwen to Blackburn
2 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 16:44 (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 | ~20 min | 24 | 05:10 | 16:44 | Jacks Key Drive (by) |
| 33 | Moving People | ~11 min | 7 | 06:40 | 19:10 | Town Centre (Stand 2) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Darwen 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 Darwen to Blackburn?
2 routes run directly from Darwen to Blackburn: the 1 (The Blackburn Bus Company), the 33 (Moving People).
How long does the bus take from Darwen to Blackburn?
Around 20 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Darwen to Blackburn?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 05:10 and the last around 16:44. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darwen to Blackburn?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.