What is the cheapest way to get from Darwen to Leek?

The cheapest way to get from Darwen to Leek is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwen to Leek?

The fastest way to get from Darwen to Leek is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Darwen and Leek?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwen to Leek station. However, there are services departing from Town Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Bolton Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Darwen to Leek?

The distance between Darwen and Leek is 72 miles. The road distance is 53.1 miles.

How do I travel from Darwen to Leek without a car?

The best way to get from Darwen to Leek without a car is to train and bus via Bolton which takes 2h 52m and costs £24 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Darwen to Leek?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Darwen to Leek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Leek bus from?

Darwen to Leek bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where does the Darwen to Leek bus arrive?

Darwen to Leek bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at bus station.

Can I drive from Darwen to Leek?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwen to Leek is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Darwen to Leek.

Where can I stay near Leek?

There are 1549+ hotels available in Leek.

Darwen to Leek - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 109 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwen to Leek by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Bolton
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 16
2h 52m
£24–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to bus stationbus 424
4h 35m
£11–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darwen to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 16
3h 49m
£14–23
Drive 52.8 mi
1. Drive from Darwen to Leekcar 52.8 mi
1h 12m
£14–20
Train, line 109 bus
1. Take the train from Darwen to Boltontrain
2. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sainsburys Storebus 109
2h 57m
£15–29

Darwen to Leek by train and bus

159Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 71.7 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to bus station once daily. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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