Leicester to Darwen Trains

Leicester to Darwen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Darwen takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Darwen. 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 4m
Duration: 128 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain

3h 33m

£49–84

Leicester to Darwen train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:54 AM → 2:25 PM
3h 31m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 4:25 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
2:11 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
5:06 PM → 8:25 PM
3h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 18m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 18m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 18m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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