How to Travel from

Shaftesbury to Leicester

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Shaftesbury Leicester

Cheapest

By car (252 km)

2 h 48 min

252 km.

from $13

Other

Rideshare

2 h 48 min

252 km.

from $9.59

Train via London

4 h 30 min

194 km.

from $156.96

Bus

9 h 14 min

194 km.

from $70.63

Train

6 h 3 min

195 km.

from $307.43

Bus, Train

8 h 24 min

194 km.

from $5.43

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leicester

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$18.99–$26.58

Salisbury Reds

Phone:

+44 1202 338420

Website:

salisburyreds.co.uk/

Bus from The Town Hall to New

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$46.83–$69.62

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Salisbury to Worcester

Ave. Duration:

3h 12m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$82.28–$189.87

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Ringwood to London,

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$26.58–$37.97

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

2h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$82.28–$215.18

Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester

Ave. Duration:

58 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$40.50–$75.95

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 58m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.29–$164.55

Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoke

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$37.97–$88.60

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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Leicester is to bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Leicester St Margarets bus station via Blue Boar Row, Ringwood and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Leicester?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Leicester is 339 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Leicester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs $97.83 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Shaftesbury to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Leicester bus from?

Shaftesbury to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Ringwood station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Leicester?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Leicester is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs $97.83 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Leicester bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Leicester is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Shaftesbury to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

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

Book in Leicester

Belmont Leicester Hotel

De Montfort St, Leicester

Fine

8.8

ibis Leicester City

St. George's Way, Leicester

Fine

8.2

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG

129 Saint Nicholas Circle, Leicester

Fine

8.4

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King Power Stadium

King Power Stadium is a football stadium in the city of Leicester, East Midlands, England, and the home of Leicester City. The stadium opened in 2002 as the Walkers Stadium and has a capacity of 32,259. The club attracted worldwide attention when they lifted the Premier League title on the site in 2016. Since 2021, the stadium has also been the primary home of Leicester City Women.

Bradgate Park

Bradgate Park (/ˌbrædɡət/) is a public park in Charnwood Forest, in Leicestershire, England, northwest of Leicester. It covers 850 acres (340 hectares). The park lies between the villages of Newtown Linford, Anstey, Cropston, Woodhouse Eaves and Swithland. The River Lin runs through the park, flowing into Cropston Reservoir which was constructed on part of the park. To the north-east lies Swithland Wood. The park's two well known landmarks, Old John and the war memorial, both lie just above the 210 m (690 ft) contour. The park is part of the 399 hectare Bradgate Park and Cropston Reservoir Site of Special Scientific Interest, which has been designated under both biological and geological criteria.

Leicester Abbey

The Abbey of Saint Mary de Pratis, more commonly known as Leicester Abbey, was an Augustinian religious house in the city of Leicester, in the East Midlands of England. The abbey was founded in the 12th century by the Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, and grew to become the wealthiest religious establishment within Leicestershire. Through patronage and donations the abbey gained the advowsons of countless churches throughout England, and acquired a considerable amount of land, and several manorial lordships. Leicester Abbey also maintained a cell (a small dependent daughter house) at Cockerham Priory, in Lancashire. The Abbey's prosperity was boosted through the passage of special privileges by both the English Kings and the Pope. These included an exemption from sending representatives to parliament and from paying tithe on certain land and livestock. Despite its privileges and sizeable landed estates, from the late 14th century the abbey began to suffer financially and was forced to lease out its estates. The worsening financial situation was exacerbated throughout the 15th century and early 16th century by a series of incompetent, corrupt and extravagant abbots. By 1535 the abbey's considerable income was exceeded by even more considerable debts.

Leicester

Leicester is a city, unitary authority area, unparished area and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands. Its population was 368,600 in 2021, increased by 38,800 ( 11.8%) from around 329,800 in 2011. The greater Leicester urban area had a population of 559,017 in 2021, making it the 11th most populous in England, and the 13th most populous in the United Kingdom. In 2023, Leicester was named as the best place to live and work in the East Midlands.

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Six ways to Travel from Shaftesbury to Leicester

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Salisbury Reds

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

First Great Western Service

National Express

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

South Western Railway

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Leicester?

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Leicester?

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

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Leicester bus from?

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Leicester?

Where does the Shaftesbury to Leicester bus arrive?

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Leicester?

Where can I stay near Leicester?