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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Boscastle is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Boscastle is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Boscastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Boscastle. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Boscastle Bridge via Plymouth Coach Station, The Shire House Mount Folly and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Boscastle?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Boscastle. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Leicester to Boscastle?

The distance between Leicester and Boscastle is 304 miles. The road distance is 241.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Boscastle without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 3m and costs £180 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Leicester to Boscastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Boscastle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Boscastle train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Boscastle?

The best way to get from Leicester to Boscastle is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 3m and costs £180 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h.

Where does the Leicester to Boscastle bus arrive?

Leicester to Boscastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Boscastle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Boscastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Boscastle is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Leicester to Boscastle.

Where can I stay near Boscastle?

There are 3695+ hotels available in Boscastle.

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

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

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 3m
£184–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
13h
£41–69
Drive 240.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Boscastlecar 240.3 mi
4h 33m
£59–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
9h 32m
£129–189
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
10h 6m
£158–226
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 Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104
14h
£60–136

Leicester to Boscastle by bus

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Distance: 302 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Boscastle via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Boscastle Bridge via Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, The Shire House Mount Folly, and Bus Station in around 13h.

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