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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Brightlingsea is to bus via Braintree which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Brightlingsea is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Victoria Place via Coach Station, Railway Station and The George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Alresford (Essex) via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Liverpool Street and Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Leicester to Brightlingsea?

The distance between Leicester and Brightlingsea is 164 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Brightlingsea without a car is to train via Colchester which takes 3h 18m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Leicester to Brightlingsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Brightlingsea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Brightlingsea train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Brightlingsea?

The best way to get from Leicester to Brightlingsea is to train via Colchester which takes 3h 18m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Leicester to Brightlingsea bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Brightlingsea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Brightlingsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Brightlingsea is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Leicester to Brightlingsea.

Where can I stay near Brightlingsea?

There are 938+ hotels available in Brightlingsea.

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

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

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Train via Colchester
best
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 Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 18m
£76–115
Bus via Braintree
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Colchester stationbus X20
5h 33m
£22–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
5h 16m
£23–38
Drive 125.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Brightlingseacar 125.6 mi
2h 41m
£32–45
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 Wivenhoetrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
3h 33m
£75–113
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Colchester stationbus X20
5h 35m
£61–88

Leicester to Brightlingsea by train, subway, and bus

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.3 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Bateman Road via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, Colchester, Alresford (Essex), and The Pointer in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Victoria Place via Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 5h 16m.

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