What is the cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Leicester is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Sussex to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from East Sussex to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between East Sussex and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from East Sussex to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from The Brewers Arms and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Tesco and South Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between East Sussex and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from East Sussex to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Bexhill and arriving at Leicester via Ashford International and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from East Sussex to Leicester?

The distance between East Sussex and Leicester is 181 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.

How do I travel from East Sussex to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Leicester without a car is to line 53 bus and train which takes 4h 16m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from East Sussex to Leicester?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from East Sussex to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Leicester bus from?

East Sussex to Leicester bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tesco station.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Leicester train from?

East Sussex to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Bexhill station.

Train or bus from East Sussex to Leicester?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Leicester is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £180 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the East Sussex to Leicester bus arrive?

East Sussex to Leicester bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the East Sussex to Leicester train arrive?

East Sussex to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from East Sussex to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between East Sussex to Leicester is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from East Sussex to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 999+ hotels available in Leicester.

East Sussex to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from East Sussex to Leicester by bus, train, or car

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Line 53 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Brewers Arms to Railway Stationbus 53
2. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
4h 16m
£87–152
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900
7h 57m
£22–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230
7h 57m
£35–76
Drive 157.3 mi
1. Drive from East Sussex to Leicestercar 157.3 mi
3h 22m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Bexhill to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
4h 28m
£96–173

East Sussex to Leicester by bus and train

163Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.7 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between East Sussex, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from The Brewers Arms to St Margaret's Bus Station via High Street, Tesco, Gatwick South Terminal, and South Terminal Bus Station in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Leicester via The Harp, Bexhill, Ashford International, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 28m.

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