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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Bath is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Bath is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Bath. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Leicester to Bath?

The distance between Leicester and Bath is 141 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Leicester to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Bath bus from?

Leicester to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Bath?

The best way to get from Leicester to Bath is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Leicester to Bath bus arrive?

Leicester to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Bath is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Leicester to Bath.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Bath?

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Where can I stay near Bath?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Bath 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 10m
£72–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
4h 57m
£17–28
Drive 111.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Bathcar 111.3 mi
2h 33m
£28–40
Bus via Birmingham
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 Bus Station to James Street Westbus 39 / ...
5h 23m
£27–63

Leicester to Bath by train

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Distance: 140 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 57m.

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