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

The cheapest way to get from France to Leicester is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £220 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £160 - £270.

Is there a direct train between France and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from France to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Leicester via Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from France to Leicester?

The distance between France and Leicester is 383 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from France to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Leicester train from?

France to Leicester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

What is the time difference between France and Leicester?

Leicester is 1h behind France. It is currently 3:05 AM in France and 2:05 AM in Leicester.

Where does the France to Leicester train arrive?

France to Leicester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 979+ hotels available in Leicester.

France to Leicester - 10 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from France to Leicester by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
4h 14m
£162–267
Bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvaisbus
2. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BVA - BHX
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
7h 7m
£43–220
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Leicestercar
6h 28m
£194–236
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane CDG - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
5h 47m
£67–197
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Leicestercar
7h 29m
£92–171
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 43m
£96–251
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CDG - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
5h 47m
£137–376
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
5h 54m
£120–324
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BOD - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
6h 5m
£72–172
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CDG - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
7h 1m
£93–236

France to Leicester by subway and train

234Weekly Services

4h 14mAverage Duration

£162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 380.4 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between France and Leicester, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Leicester via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 14m.

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