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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Leicester is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Leicester is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Grantham and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Grantham station to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Orchard Street via Windsor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Leicester via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Grantham to Leicester?

The distance between Grantham and Leicester is 50 miles. The road distance is 30.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Grantham to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Leicester bus from?

Grantham to Leicester bus services, operated by Centrebus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Leicester train from?

Grantham to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Grantham to Leicester?

The best way to get from Grantham to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Grantham to Leicester bus arrive?

Grantham to Leicester bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at St Mary's Way station.

Where does the Grantham to Leicester train arrive?

Grantham to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Grantham to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Leicester is 31 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Grantham to Leicester.

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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Grantham to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 29m
£26–38
Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Waybus 8
2. Take the bus from Windsor Street to Orchard Streetbus 5A / ...
2h 20m
£4–6
Drive 30.7 mi
1. Drive from Grantham to Leicestercar 30.7 mi
47 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grantham to Leicestertaxi 30.7 mi
47 min
£95–120

Grantham to Leicester by train

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1h 29mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 50 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Leicester via Nottingham in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Orchard Street via St Mary's Way and Windsor Street in around 2h 20m.

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