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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Coniston is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Coniston is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Coniston?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Coniston. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at The Crown via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Coniston?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Coniston. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Windermere via Nuneaton, Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Leicester to Coniston?

The distance between Leicester and Coniston is 193 miles. The road distance is 183.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Coniston without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Leicester to Coniston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Coniston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Coniston train from?

Leicester to Coniston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Coniston?

The best way to get from Leicester to Coniston is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Leicester to Coniston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Coniston train arrive?

Leicester to Coniston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Coniston?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Coniston is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Leicester to Coniston.

Where can I stay near Coniston?

There are 3331+ hotels available in Coniston.

Leicester to Coniston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Coniston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 32m
£81–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 7m
£43–97
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the train from Bolton to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
3. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The Crownbus X7
9h 49m
Drive 182.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Conistoncar 182.3 mi
3h 24m
£45–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
4. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The Crownbus X7
7h 24m

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Distance: 191.6 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Coniston via Nuneaton, Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Crown via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 7m.

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