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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Leicester is to rideshare which costs £6 - £15 and takes 2h 4m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds Cultural Stop C and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Leicester?

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

How far is it from Leeds to Leicester?

The distance between Leeds and Leicester is 103 miles. The road distance is 98.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds 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 to Leicester?

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

Where do I catch the Leeds to Leicester bus from?

Leeds to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to Leicester?

The best way to get from Leeds to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £27 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Leeds to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leeds to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Leicester is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Leeds to Leicester.

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

Book your Leeds to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Leicester.

Can I share a ride from Leeds to Leicester?

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

Leeds to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Chesterfieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 4m
£40–67
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leeds to Leicestershirerideshare 97.6 mi
2h 4m
£6–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk905 / ...
2h 55m
£11–27
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain Leeds - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 12m
£41–69
Drive 98 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Leicestercar 98 mi
1h 43m
£25–35

Leeds to Leicester by train

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Distance: 102.5 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Leicester via Chesterfield in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 2h 55m. National Express also services this route 5 times a day.

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