What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds Station to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds Station to Leicester is to rideshare which costs £6 - £15 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds Station to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Leeds Station to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds Station and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds Station and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds Station to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Leeds Station to Leicester?

The distance between Leeds Station and Leicester is 103 miles. The road distance is 98.3 miles.

How do I travel from Leeds Station to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds Station to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £40 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Leeds Station to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Leeds Station to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds Station to Leicester bus from?

Leeds Station to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds Station to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds Station to Leicester?

The best way to get from Leeds Station to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £26 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Leeds Station to Leicester bus arrive?

Leeds Station to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds Station to Leicester train arrive?

Leeds Station to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leeds Station to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds Station to Leicester is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Leeds Station to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds Station to Leicester?

Book your Leeds Station to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds Station to Leicester?

Book your Leeds Station to Leicester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1009+ hotels available in Leicester.

Can I share a ride from Leeds Station to Leicester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds Station and Leicester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leeds Station to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare

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There are 4 ways to get from Leeds Station to Leicester by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 4m
£41–69
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leeds to Leicestershirerideshare 97.6 mi
2h 10m
£6–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
3h 27m
£11–26
Drive 97.8 mi
1. Drive from Leeds Station to Leicestercar 97.8 mi
1h 43m
£25–35

Leeds Station to Leicester by train

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Distance: 102.5 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Leeds Station, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Leeds to Leicester via Sheffield in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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