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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Barkestone is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Barkestone is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Barkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Barkestone. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Swallow Drive via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Barkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Barkestone. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Bottesford via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Leicester to Barkestone?

The distance between Leicester and Barkestone is 30 miles. The road distance is 26.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Barkestone without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 29m and costs £60 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Leicester to Barkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Barkestone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Barkestone train from?

Leicester to Barkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Barkestone?

The best way to get from Leicester to Barkestone is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Leicester to Barkestone bus arrive?

Leicester to Barkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Barkestone train arrive?

Leicester to Barkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Barkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Barkestone is 26 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Leicester to Barkestone.

Where can I stay near Barkestone?

There are 1058+ hotels available in Barkestone.

Leicester to Barkestone - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Barkestone by bus, taxi, train, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Windsor Streetbus 5A / ...
2. Take the taxi from Windsor Street to Barkestonetaxi
1h 29m
£62–78
Drive 26.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Barkestonecar 26.2 mi
38 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Bottesfordtrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
1h 59m
£44–60
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Barkestonetaxi 26.2 mi
38 min
£110–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Swallow Drivebus Rm
1h 39m
£42–63
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Leicester to Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the taxi from Melton Mowbray to Barkestonetaxi
39 min
£68–86

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Distance: 29.6 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Barkestone via Nottingham and Bottesford in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Barkestone via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Swallow Drive in around 1h 39m.

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