What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Balsall Common?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Balsall Common is to bus and line 87 bus which costs £8 - £16 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Balsall Common?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Balsall Common is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Balsall Common?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Balsall Common. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Balsall Common Island via Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Balsall Common?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Balsall Common. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Berkswell via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Leicester to Balsall Common?

The distance between Leicester and Balsall Common is 53 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Balsall Common without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Balsall Common without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £25 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Balsall Common?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Leicester to Balsall Common, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Balsall Common bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Balsall Common train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Balsall Common?

The best way to get from Leicester to Balsall Common is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 87 bus, which costs £8 - £16 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Leicester to Balsall Common bus arrive?

Leicester to Balsall Common bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Balsall Common train arrive?

Leicester to Balsall Common train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Balsall Common?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Balsall Common is 33 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Leicester to Balsall Common.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Balsall Common?

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Where can I stay near Balsall Common?

There are 3590+ hotels available in Balsall Common.

Leicester to Balsall Common - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 87 bus

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

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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 Berkswelltrain Birmingham New Street - Northampton / ...
1h 33m
£26–42
Drive 32.6 mi
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1. Drive from Leicester to Balsall Commoncar 32.6 mi
46 min
£8–12
Bus, line 87 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X6
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Balsall Common Islandbus 87 / ...
2h 29m
£9–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Balsall Commontaxi 32.6 mi
46 min
£100–130

Leicester to Balsall Common by train

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Distance: 52.5 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Balsall Common, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Berkswell via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Balsall Common Island via Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 2h 29m.

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