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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Leicester is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Durham to Leicester?

The distance between Durham and Leicester is 183 miles. The road distance is 164.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Durham to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Leicester train from?

Durham to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to Leicester train arrive?

Durham to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Durham to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Leicester is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Durham to Leicester.

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Leicester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 59m
£81–121
Drive 163.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Leicestercar 163.9 mi
2h 54m
£41–59
Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
6h 28m
£73–164
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
4h 50m
£111–346

Durham to Leicester by train

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2h 59mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Leicester via Sheffield in around 2h 59m.

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