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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Leicester is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Leicester?

The distance between Birkenhead and Leicester is 115 miles. The road distance is 109.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Leicester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £95.

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

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

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Leicester bus from?

Birkenhead to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Leicester train from?

Birkenhead to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Leicester?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Leicester is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £80 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Leicester bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Leicester train arrive?

Birkenhead to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Leicester is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Birkenhead to Leicester.

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3h 3m
£31–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
5h 26m
£27–78
Drive 108.8 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Leicestercar 108.8 mi
2h 21m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 31m
£72–105
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
5h 8m
£60–107

Birkenhead to Leicester by train

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Distance: 114.3 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 26m.

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