What is the cheapest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester is to bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ashton-under-Lyne and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Cavendish Street and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Ashton-under-Lyne and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne and arriving at Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester?

The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Leicester is 114 miles. The road distance is 87.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester without a car is to tram and train via Sheffield which takes 2h 56m and costs £45 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester bus from?

Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester train from?

Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Ashton-under-Lyne station.

Where does the Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester bus arrive?

Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester train arrive?

Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester?

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Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester by tram, train, bus, or car

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Tram, train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the tram from Ashton-under-Lyne to Piccadillytram
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
2h 56m
£48–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 25m
£15–24
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
5h 19m
£27–63
Drive 87.2 mi
1. Drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicestercar 87.2 mi
2h 4m
£22–31
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Ashton-under-Lyne to Piccadillytram
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3h 9m
£43–73

Ashton-under-Lyne to Leicester by tram and train

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Distance: 112.9 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Ashton-under-Lyne, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from Cavendish Street to St Margaret's Bus Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 19m.

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