What is the cheapest way to get from Highclere Castle to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Highclere Castle to Leicester is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Highclere Castle to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Highclere Castle to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Highclere Castle and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Highclere Castle to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Thatcham Broadway and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Reading RailAir and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Highclere Castle and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Highclere Castle to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Newbury and arriving at Leicester via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Highclere Castle to Leicester?

The distance between Highclere Castle and Leicester is 161 miles. The road distance is 107.9 miles.

How do I travel from Highclere Castle to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Highclere Castle to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £85 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Highclere Castle to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Highclere Castle to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Highclere Castle to Leicester bus from?

Highclere Castle to Leicester bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Highclere Castle to Leicester train from?

Highclere Castle to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newbury station.

Train or bus from Highclere Castle to Leicester?

The best way to get from Highclere Castle to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £120 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Highclere Castle to Leicester bus arrive?

Highclere Castle to Leicester bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Highclere Castle to Leicester train arrive?

Highclere Castle to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Highclere Castle to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Highclere Castle to Leicester is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Highclere Castle to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Leicester.

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There are 5 ways to get from Highclere Castle to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newbury to London Paddingtontrain Newbury - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 32m
£85–126
Drive 107.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Highclere Castle to Leicestercar 107.3 mi
1h 58m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
6h 8m
£88–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3h 46m
£62–93
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Westgatebus X2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
6h 16m
£34–51

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Distance: 160.3 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Highclere Castle, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a vehicle from Highclere Castle to Leicester via Newbury, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Highclere Castle to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Thatcham Broadway, Station Road, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 2, and London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 8m.

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