Bus from Darwen to Waterloo (Blackburn)

2 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 07:28, last bus 07:41 (weekdays).

Next buses to Waterloo (Blackburn) as of 14:58

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Darwen, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
85 Moving People ~27 min 1 weekdays only 07:41 07:41 Circus (by) Shorrock Lane (opp) Earcroft
89 Vision Bus ~30 min 1 weekdays only 07:28 07:28 Circus (by) Shorrock Lane (opp) Earcroft

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.

The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 85 bus or 89 bus timetable.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Darwen to Waterloo?

2 routes run directly from Darwen to Waterloo: the 85 (Moving People), the 89 (Vision Bus). The most frequent is the 85, once each weekday — board at Circus (by) and get off at Shorrock Lane (opp), about 27 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Darwen to Waterloo?

Around 27 minutes on the 85, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Earcroft on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Darwen to Waterloo?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:28 and the last around 07:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Darwen to Waterloo?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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