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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Chennai is to train and fly which costs ₹35,000 - ₹65,000 and takes 17h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Chennai is to train and fly which takes 14h 46m and costs ₹31,000 - ₹70,000.

How far is it from Leicester to Chennai?

The distance between Leicester and Chennai is 8435 km.

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

It takes approximately 14h 46m to get from Leicester to Chennai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Chennai?

Chennai is 5h 30m ahead of Leicester. It is currently 9:00 PM in Leicester and 2:30 AM in Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Chennai.

Leicester to Chennai - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Chennai by train or plane

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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane LHR - MAA
14h 46m
₹31,950–69,240
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane LGW - MAA
16h 45m
₹28,789–70,579
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BHX - MAA
16h 32m
₹39,526–74,056
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane STN - MAA
17h 48m
₹34,803–104,956
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane MAN - MAA
17h 27m
₹35,150–63,363

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

54Weekly Planes

12h 54mAverage Duration

₹23,969Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,435.5 km
Duration: 14h 46m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Chennai, India?

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Chennai. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, then take the subway to Cmbt. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, then take the subway to Cmbt.

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