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How to get fromChennai to Leicesterby plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Leicester by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MAA - BHX
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 17m
    £275–449

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    17h 37m
    £241–586

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    15h 30m
    £258–702

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAA - LCY
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    19h 41m
    £340–924

  5. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAA - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    19h 10m
    £320–980

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MAA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    18h 42m
    £270–479

  7. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAA - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    19h 57m
    £328–1,035

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration15h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,213.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 17m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Leicester, England?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Leicester. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, then take the bus to St Margaret's Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Leicester.

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