There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Colyton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
7h£97–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087
- Take the bus from Sidwell Street to Gribblemeadbus X30
8h 17m£28–41Drive 177.1 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Colytoncar 177.1 mi
3h 26m£45–65Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tramway Stationbus 9A / ...
10h 17m£50–76
Leicester to Colyton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Colyton is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Colyton is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Colyton. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Gribblemead via Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Colyton. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Leicester and Colyton is 238 miles. The road distance is 178.1 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Colyton without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Leicester to Colyton, including transfers.
Leicester to Colyton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Colyton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Colyton is to train which takes 7h and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Colyton, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Umborne Bridge via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Gribblemead via Exeter and Sidwell Street in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Sidwell Street to Gribblemead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Tramway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Leicester to Colyton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.
Leicester to Colyton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Colyton is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Leicester to Colyton.
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