What is the cheapest way to get from Darlington to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Leicester is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Darlington to Leicester?

The distance between Darlington and Leicester is 161 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.

How do I travel from Darlington to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Darlington to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £70 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Darlington to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Darlington to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Leicester bus from?

Darlington to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Leicester train from?

Darlington to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Leicester?

The best way to get from Darlington to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Darlington to Leicester bus arrive?

Darlington to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Darlington to Leicester train arrive?

Darlington to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Leicester is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Darlington to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Darlington to Leicester?

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Darlington to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darlington to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 41m
£72–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 591 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus Uk001 / ...
5h 20m
£19–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darlington to Granthamtrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Windsor Street to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
4h 39m
£47–65
Drive 147 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Leicestercar 147 mi
2h 34m
£37–53

Darlington to Leicester by train

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Darlington to Leicester via Sheffield in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to St Margaret's Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leicester, and M&S in around 5h 20m.

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