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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Darwen is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Darwen is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Darwen via Sheffield, Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Leicester to Darwen?

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

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Darwen without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Leicester to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Darwen bus from?

Leicester to Darwen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Darwen train from?

Leicester to Darwen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Darwen?

The best way to get from Leicester to Darwen is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Leicester to Darwen bus arrive?

Leicester to Darwen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Leicester to Darwen train arrive?

Leicester to Darwen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Darwen is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Leicester to Darwen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Darwen?

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Leicester to Darwen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Darwen by train, bus, or car

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darwentrain
3h 33m
£49–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
4h 52m
£18–30
Drive 110.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Darwencar 110.3 mi
2h 29m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain
4. Take the train from Bolton to Darwentrain
3h 35m
£43–75

Leicester to Darwen by train and tram

206Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Darwen via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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