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

The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Leicester is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braintree to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Braintree and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Rue De Jeunes and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Braintree and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Leicester via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Braintree to Leicester?

The distance between Braintree and Leicester is 146 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braintree to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Braintree to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Leicester bus from?

Braintree to Leicester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Rue De Jeunes station.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Leicester train from?

Braintree to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.

Train or bus from Braintree to Leicester?

The best way to get from Braintree to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Braintree to Leicester bus arrive?

Braintree to Leicester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Braintree to Leicester train arrive?

Braintree to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Leicester is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Braintree to Leicester.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 24m
£63–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rue De Jeunes to Coach Stationbus X20
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3h 50m
£18–29
Drive 102.8 mi
1. Drive from Braintree to Leicestercar 102.8 mi
2h 11m
£26–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 53m
£53–83

Braintree to Leicester by bus

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Distance: 145.3 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Braintree to Leicester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to St Margaret's Bus Station via Coach Station in around 3h 50m.

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