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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Leicester is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Leicester via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Bath to Leicester?

The distance between Bath and Leicester is 141 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Bath to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Leicester bus from?

Bath to Leicester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Leicester train from?

Bath to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Leicester?

The best way to get from Bath to Leicester is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Bath to Leicester bus arrive?

Bath to Leicester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Leicester train arrive?

Bath to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Leicester is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Bath to Leicester.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 14m
£62–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
5h 45m
£16–26
Drive 111.7 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Leicestercar 111.7 mi
2h 34m
£28–41
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
5h 55m
£20–35

Bath to Leicester by train

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Distance: 140 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Leicester via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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