There are 5 ways to get from Hailsham to Leicester by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
3h 53m£65–85Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900
7h 20m£19–28Train
- Take the train from Uckfield to London Bridgetrain Uckfield - London Bridge
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
4h 10m£69–102Drive 158.1 mi
- Drive from Hailsham to Leicestercar 158.1 mi
3h 23m£40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230
7h 20m£27–43
Hailsham to Leicester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hailsham to Leicester is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Hailsham to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Hailsham to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via South Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Hailsham to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Uckfield and arriving at Leicester via London Bridge and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Hailsham and Leicester is 166 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.
The best way to get from Hailsham to Leicester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 53m and costs £65 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Hailsham to Leicester, including transfers.
Hailsham to Leicester bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tesco station.
Hailsham to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Uckfield station.
The best way to get from Hailsham to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Hailsham, England and Leicester, England?
You can take a bus from Tesco to Leicester via Bus Station, Uckfield, London Bridge, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to St Margaret's Bus Station via Gatwick South Terminal and South Terminal Bus Station in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
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Booking & Getting There
Hailsham to Leicester bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.
Hailsham to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hailsham to Leicester is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Hailsham to Leicester.
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