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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Atherstone is to bus which costs £2 - £6 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Atherstone is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Atherstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Atherstone. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at New Dolphin Inn via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Atherstone?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Atherstone. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Atherstone via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Leicester to Atherstone?

The distance between Leicester and Atherstone is 24 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Atherstone without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £11 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Leicester to Atherstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Atherstone bus from?

Leicester to Atherstone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Atherstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Atherstone?

The best way to get from Leicester to Atherstone is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £11 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Leicester to Atherstone bus arrive?

Leicester to Atherstone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Atherstone train arrive?

Leicester to Atherstone train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Atherstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Atherstone is 23 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Leicester to Atherstone.

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

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Leicester to Atherstone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Atherstone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 12m
£11–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 158 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Dolphin Innbus 748 / ...
1h 57m
£3–6
Drive 22.8 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Atherstonecar 22.8 mi
30 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Atherstonetaxi 22.8 mi
30 min
£70–90

Leicester to Atherstone by train

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Distance: 23.8 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Nuneaton hourly. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to New Dolphin Inn via Bus Station in around 1h 57m.

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