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

The cheapest way to get from Darwen to Leicester is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwen to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Darwen and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwen to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Town Centre and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Darwen and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Darwen to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Darwen and arriving at Leicester via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Darwen to Leicester?

The distance between Darwen and Leicester is 129 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darwen to Leicester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Darwen to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Leicester bus from?

Darwen to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Leicester train from?

Darwen to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darwen station.

Train or bus from Darwen to Leicester?

The best way to get from Darwen to Leicester is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Darwen to Leicester bus arrive?

Darwen to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Darwen to Leicester train arrive?

Darwen to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Darwen to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwen to Leicester is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Darwen to Leicester.

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

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

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

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Darwen to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3h 24m
£54–102
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 Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
6h 32m
£15–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Centre to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
5h 59m
£40–95
Drive 110.2 mi
1. Drive from Darwen to Leicestercar 110.2 mi
2h 33m
£27–39
Train
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 Nuneatontrain
4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3h 32m
£48–80

Darwen to Leicester by train and tram

202Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.1 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre to St Margaret's Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 59m.

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