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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Leicester is to bus which costs £10 - £19 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gloucester and arriving at Leicester. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Leicester?

The distance between Gloucester and Leicester is 92 miles. The road distance is 81.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £45 - £70.

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

The train from Gloucester to Leicester takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Leicester bus from?

Gloucester to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Gloucester to Leicester?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Gloucester to Leicester bus arrive?

Gloucester to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gloucester to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Leicester is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Gloucester to Leicester.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Leicestertrain Cardiff Central - Leicester / ...
2h 3m
£45–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
3h 35m
£10–19
Drive 81 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Leicestercar 81 mi
1h 40m
£20–29
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 15m
£48–67

Gloucester to Leicester by train

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Distance: 91 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Gloucester to Leicester once daily. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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