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How to get fromDarwen to Leicesterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the train from Darwen to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    3h 24m
    £49–87

  2. Line 8 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    6h 32m
    £14–21

  3. Line 540 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Centre to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    5h 58m
    £23–41

  4. Drive  111.4 mi

    1. Drive from Darwen to Leicestercar car 111.4 mi
    2h 31m
    £28–41

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Darwen to Boltontrain train
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain train
    3h 31m
    £43–76

Darwen to Leicester by train and tram

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest 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 Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 58m.

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