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

The cheapest way to get from Darwen to Leek is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 5h 3m.

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 £12 - £19.

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 30m.

How far is it from Darwen to Leek?

The distance between Darwen and Leek is 64 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 which takes 3h 21m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m 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 1613+ hotels available in Leek.

Darwen to Leek - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 8 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Darwen to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 109
3h 21m
£19–35
Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
5h 3m
£6–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to bus stationbus 424
4h 30m
£9–23
Drive 52.8 mi
1. Drive from Darwen to Leekcar 52.8 mi
1h 12m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Darwen to Leektaxi 52.8 mi
1h 12m
£110–140

Darwen to Leek by train, tram, and bus

68Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 64 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to bus station twice daily. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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