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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester (Station) station to Wales. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Leicester (Station) to Wales. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

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

The distance between Leicester (Station) and Wales is 148 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester (Station) to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Leicester (Station) to Wales, including transfers.

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

Leicester (Station) to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Leicester (Station) to Wales?

The best way to get from Leicester (Station) to Wales is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 40m.

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

Leicester (Station) to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

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

Leicester (Station) to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester (Station) to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester (Station) to Wales is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Leicester (Station) to Wales.

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

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

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Leicester (Station) to Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester (Station) to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 40m
£77–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
6h 40m
£31–70
Drive 138.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester (Station) to Cardiffcar 138.5 mi
2h 44m
£34–49
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 45m
£62–120

Leicester (Station) to Wales by train

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Leicester (Station) to Cardiff North Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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