There are 4 ways to get from Cotswolds to Leicester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 19m£60–84Drive 78.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cotswolds to Leicestercar 78.1 mi
1h 48m£20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cfc
5h 8m£22–31Line 882 bus, train
- Take the bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrivalbus 882
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3h 57m£42–64
Cotswolds to Leicester by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Leicester is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Mill Lane, Clarence Parade and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Cotswolds and Leicester is 95 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £60 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Cotswolds to Leicester, including transfers.
Cotswolds to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cotswolds to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £60 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Cotswolds, England and Leicester, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Leicester via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park & Ride to St Margaret's Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
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Booking & Getting There
Cotswolds to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Cotswolds to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Leicester is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Cotswolds to Leicester.
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