What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to London?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to London is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to London?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to London is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £60 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and London?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to London. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Marble Arch via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and London?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to London. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at King's Cross via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from East Midlands to London?

The distance between East Midlands and London is 118 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to London without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to London?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from East Midlands to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to London bus from?

East Midlands to London bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Brooksby College station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to London train from?

East Midlands to London train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to London?

The best way to get from East Midlands to London is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the East Midlands to London bus arrive?

East Midlands to London bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Where does the East Midlands to London train arrive?

East Midlands to London train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to London?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to London is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from East Midlands to London.

Where can I stay near London?

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East Midlands to London - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands to London by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
1h 47m
£62–119
Drive 110.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Londoncar 110.6 mi
2h 30m
£28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Windsor Street to (Corby) Railway Station Forecourtbus R1
2. Take the train from Corby to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International
3h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
4h 29m
£40–56

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Distance: 117.3 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and London, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to King's Cross via Melton Mowbray and Peterborough in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Marble Arch via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 4h 29m.

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