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The average train between Darwen and Leicester takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Darwen to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 46m
Duration
125 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Darwen to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Darwen and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 47m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 45m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 46m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 47m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 46m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 47m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 46m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 47m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 46m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 47m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 43m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 42m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 18m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 17m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darwen to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 125.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Darwen to Leicester via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, and Nuneaton in around 3h 34m.

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