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Darwen to Leicester trains

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The average train between Darwen and Leicester takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is an hourly train service 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.

4h 1m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

best
  1. Take the train from Darwen to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
3h 26m
£50–87

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 11:15 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 34m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 34m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 34m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 34m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 34m • 3 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Darwen to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 128.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Darwen to Leicester via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 3h 26m.

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