What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester is to line 727 bus and bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Leicester via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Leicester is 107 miles. The road distance is 97.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £55 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Leicester bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Leicester train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bury St Edmunds station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 727 bus and bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Leicester bus arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Leicester train arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Leicester is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester?

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There are 5 ways to get from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Elytrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 46m
£57–86
Line 727 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
4h 29m
£20–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Guineas Bus Stationbus 312 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Guineas Bus Station to Tescobus 112
3. Take the train from Ely to Leicestertrain
4h 27m
£51–73
Drive 96.8 mi
1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Leicestercar 96.8 mi
1h 43m
£24–34
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 15m
£64–100

Bury St Edmunds to Leicester by train

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Distance: 106.6 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester via Ely in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Parkside in around 4h 29m.

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