Bus from Waterloo (Blackburn) to Darwen
2 direct routes · 19–25 min · first bus 15:06, last bus 15:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Darwen as of 13:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waterloo, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Moving People | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:06 | 15:06 | Picton Street (by) | Bus Station Set Down (by) | Earcroft |
| 89 | Vision Bus | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:08 | 15:08 | Picton Street (by) | Bus Station Set Down (by) | Earcroft |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterloo 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterloo to Darwen?
2 routes run directly from Waterloo to Darwen: the 85 (Moving People), the 89 (Vision Bus). The most frequent is the 85, once each weekday — board at Picton Street (by) and get off at Bus Station Set Down (by), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to Darwen?
Between 19 minutes on the 85 and 25 on the 89, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Earcroft on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to Darwen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 15:06 and the last around 15:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterloo to Darwen?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.