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How to get fromLeicester to Chennaiby bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Chennai by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BHX - MAA
    16h 54m
    ₹35,010–53,015

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MAN - MAA
    17h 30m
    ₹29,784–75,172

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    14h 37m
    ₹32,254–90,708

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LCY - MAA
    19h 9m
    ₹54,284–121,588

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LGW - MAA
    16h 27m
    ₹32,534–74,308

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LTN - MAA
    19h 8m
    ₹37,324–83,330

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹25,996Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,397.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Chennai. However, you can take the bus to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, then take the line 06722 train to Chennai Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Paddington, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, then take the line 06722 train to Chennai Park.

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