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1 h 42 min
157 km.
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Leeds, Great Britain → Leicester, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leeds to Leicester

Composite routes from Leeds to Leicester

Cheapest
1 h 42 min
Car
157 km.
from $8
Other
2 h 30 min
Bus
132 km.
from €17.90
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 8
the 36
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
Aireline
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
Sindbad
ul. Działkowa 4 45-144 Opole, Poland
Flyer
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
the 36
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
01423 56 60 61
01423 56 60 61
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Aireline
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
0345 60 40 110
0345 60 40 110
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
+33 01 70 96 86 40
+33 01 70 96 86 40
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Sindbad
ul. Działkowa 4 45-144 Opole, Poland
+48 774 434 444
+48 774 434 444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flyer
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
01423 56 60 61
01423 56 60 61
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
2h 4m
Once daily
$8.86–$22.78
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call
Train operators
Found: 4
East Midlands Railways
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
Northern Rail
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
1h 2m
Hourly
$30.38–$50.63
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
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National Express
Website
2h 42m
3 times a day
$29.11–$41.77
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Cross Country
Website
43 min
Hourly
$39.24–$75.95
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Northern Rail
Website
1h 12m
Every 20 minutes
$10.76–$15.19
+44 800 200 6060
+44 800 200 6060
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Leicester is to rideshare which costs $7.61 - $19.57 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds and arriving at Leicester. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Leeds to Leicester?

The distance between Leeds and Leicester is 165 km. The road distance is 158.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $34.78 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Leeds to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Leicester bus from?

Leeds to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Leicester train from?

Leeds to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Leicester?

The best way to get from Leeds to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $34.78 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus via Leicester, which costs $17.39 - $23.91 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Leeds to Leicester bus arrive?

Leeds to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester station.

Where does the Leeds to Leicester train arrive?

Leeds to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Leicester is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Leeds to Leicester.

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

Book your Leeds to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Leeds to Leicester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 772+ hotels available in Leicester. Prices start at $56.02 per night.

Can I share a ride from Leeds to Leicester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds and Leicester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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