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How to get fromGateshead to Leicesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Gateshead to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    3h 11m
    £86–129

  2. Bus via Nottingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk900 / ...
    4h 53m
    £23–36

  3. Drive  178.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Leicestercar car 178.5 mi
    3h 7m
    £44–64

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    6h 34m
    £83–178

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    5h 30m
    £30–55

  6. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk073 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk905 / ...
    6h 25m
    £23–35

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    4h 32m
    £102–337

Gateshead to Leicester by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Leicester via Sheffield in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 4h 53m.

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