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 - £22 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 31m and costs £27 - £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 Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Bolton Interchange and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

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 Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Darwen to Leicester?

The distance between Darwen and Leicester is 126 miles. The road distance is 112 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 which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Leicester train from?

Darwen to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Darwen to Leicester?

The best way to get from Darwen to Leicester is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Darwen to Leicester bus arrive?

Darwen to Leicester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Darwen to Leicester train arrive?

Darwen to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Darwen to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwen to Leicester is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m 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, line 8 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 34m
£43–70
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
£15–22
Drive 111.4 mi
1. Drive from Darwen to Leicestercar 111.4 mi
2h 31m
£28–41
Train via Sheffield
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 36m
£49–87
Line 37 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Co-op Live to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Mc4
7h 14m
£20–32

Darwen to Leicester by train

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Distance: 125.1 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Darwen to Leicester via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, and Nuneaton in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Bolton Interchange and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 32m.

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