What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Coventry?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Coventry is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Coventry?

The fastest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Coventry is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester (Station) and Coventry?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rutland Street and arriving at Coventry University. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester (Station) and Coventry?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester (Station) to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Coventry via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Leicester (Station) to Coventry?

The distance between Leicester (Station) and Coventry is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.2 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester (Station) to Coventry without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester (Station) to Coventry without a car is to bus which takes 1h 11m and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Leicester (Station) to Coventry?

The bus from Rutland Street to Coventry University takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leicester (Station) to Coventry bus from?

Leicester (Station) to Coventry bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from St Peter's Lane station.

Where do I catch the Leicester (Station) to Coventry train from?

Leicester (Station) to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester (Station) to Coventry?

The best way to get from Leicester (Station) to Coventry is to bus which takes 1h 11m and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Leicester (Station) to Coventry bus arrive?

Leicester (Station) to Coventry bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Sainsbury's station.

Where does the Leicester (Station) to Coventry train arrive?

Leicester (Station) to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Leicester (Station) to Coventry?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester (Station) to Coventry is 26 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Leicester (Station) to Coventry.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester (Station) to Coventry?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester (Station) to Coventry?

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Where can I stay near Coventry?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Coventry.

Can I share a ride from Leicester (Station) to Coventry?

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

Leicester (Station) to Coventry - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester (Station) to Coventry by bus, train, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rutland Street to Coventry Universitybus X6
1h 11m
£1–3
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Coventrytrain Nuneaton - Leamington Spa / ...
1h 27m
£13–23
Drive 26.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester (Station) to Coventrycar 26.1 mi
34 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester (Station) to Coventrytaxi 26.1 mi
34 min
£80–100
Bus via Sainsbury's
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Lane to Sainsbury'sbus 148
2h 29m
£3
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Leicestershire to Coventryrideshare 26.2 mi
1h 3m
£3–5

Leicester (Station) to Coventry by foot and bus

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Distance: 27.9 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Leicester (Station), Leicester, England and Coventry, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Rutland Street to Coventry University hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Coventry via Nuneaton in around 1h 27m.

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