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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Braintree is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Braintree is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Braintree via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Leicester to Braintree?

The distance between Leicester and Braintree is 113 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Braintree without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs £20 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Leicester to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Braintree bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Braintree train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Braintree?

The best way to get from Leicester to Braintree is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Leicester to Braintree bus arrive?

Leicester to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Braintree train arrive?

Leicester to Braintree train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Braintree is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Leicester to Braintree.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Braintree?

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Rue De Jeunesbus X20
3h 8m
£20–46
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 9m
£74–121
Drive 102.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Braintreecar 102.4 mi
2h 10m
£25–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
3h 10m
£68–95

Leicester to Braintree by bus

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Distance: 112.8 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rue De Jeunes via Coach Station in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Braintree via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 9m.

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