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

The cheapest way to get from Ironbridge to Leicester is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ironbridge to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Ironbridge and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ironbridge to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Wyvern and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ironbridge and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Ironbridge to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Shifnal and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Ironbridge to Leicester?

The distance between Ironbridge and Leicester is 83 miles. The road distance is 66 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ironbridge to Leicester without a car is to line 4 bus and train which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Ironbridge to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ironbridge to Leicester bus from?

Ironbridge to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ironbridge to Leicester train from?

Ironbridge to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shifnal station.

Train or bus from Ironbridge to Leicester?

The best way to get from Ironbridge to Leicester is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £15 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Ironbridge to Leicester bus arrive?

Ironbridge to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ironbridge to Leicester train arrive?

Ironbridge to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Ironbridge to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ironbridge to Leicester is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Ironbridge to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 993+ hotels available in Leicester.

Ironbridge to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 4 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 4 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Wyvern to Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the train from Wellington (Shropshire) to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3h 9m
£31–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
4h 30m
£16–40
Drive 65.6 mi
1. Drive from Ironbridge to Leicestercar 65.6 mi
1h 28m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Shifnal to Birmingham New Streettrain Shrewsbury - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 37m
£28–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wellington (Shropshire) to Birmingham Internationaltrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 148
6h 1m
£20–32

Ironbridge to Leicester by bus and train

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3h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.8 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from Wyvern to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Museum of The Gorge Car Park to Leicester via Bus Station, Jaspers Bar, Shifnal, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 37m.

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