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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Leicester is to bus via Luton DART Parkway which costs £10 - £15 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from The Quadrant and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Luton DART Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Dunstable and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Leagrave and arriving at Leicester via Luton and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Leicester?

The distance between Dunstable and Leicester is 71 miles. The road distance is 68.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunstable to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Dunstable to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Leicester bus from?

Dunstable to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Leicester train from?

Dunstable to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Leicester?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus via Luton DART Parkway, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Dunstable to Leicester bus arrive?

Dunstable to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Dunstable to Leicester train arrive?

Dunstable to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Leicester is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Dunstable to Leicester.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
1h 46m
£34–52
Bus via Luton DART Parkway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk002
2h 51m
£10–15
Drive 67.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Leicestercar 67.7 mi
1h 15m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2h 56m
£16–38

Dunstable to Leicester by train

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Distance: 71 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Leagrave to Leicester via Luton and Kettering in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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