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

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Leicester is to fly and bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Leicester is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs £30 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Leicester via Camp De Tarragona, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.

How far is it from Alicante to Leicester?

The distance between Alicante and Leicester is 1040 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alicante to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 19h 3m and costs £360 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Alicante to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Leicester bus from?

Alicante to Leicester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Leicester train from?

Alicante to Leicester train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Alicante to Leicester?

The best way to get from Alicante to Leicester is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £360 - £600 and takes 19h 3m, you could also bus, which costs £120 - £220 and takes 34h 47m.

Where does the Alicante to Leicester bus arrive?

Alicante to Leicester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Alicante and Leicester?

Leicester is 1h behind Alicante. It is currently 2:10 AM in Alicante and 1:10 AM in Leicester.

Where does the Alicante to Leicester train arrive?

Alicante to Leicester train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 999+ hotels available in Leicester.

Alicante to Leicester - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Alicante to Leicester by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car ferry, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to East Midlands Airport
best
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane ALC - EMA
6h 1m
£34–138
Train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Camp De Tarragonatrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
19h 3m
£368–573
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
28h 27m
£299–474
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Alicante to Santandercar
2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Leicestercar
32h 53m
£256–845
Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ALC - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
6h 54m
£46–113
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ALC - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
6h 38m
£57–455
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ALC - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
7h
£91–176
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ALC - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
8h 9m
£86–214
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ALC - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
8h 22m
£88–263
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ALC - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
8h 3m
£76–184
Train via Perpignan
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
19h 51m
£383–603
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
34h 47m
£129–220
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Alicante to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Leicestercar
21h 47m
£393–522

Alicante to Leicester by train

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19h 3mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Alicante to Leicester.

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Distance: 1,033.5 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Leicester, England?

Ryanair and Jet2.com fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Leicester via Camp De Tarragona, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 19h 3m.

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