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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Croydon is to bus and line 2 bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Croydon is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Croydon. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Hogarth Crescent via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane and West Norwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Leicester to Croydon?

The distance between Leicester and Croydon is 112 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £50 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Leicester to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Croydon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Croydon train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Croydon?

The best way to get from Leicester to Croydon is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £50 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Leicester to Croydon bus arrive?

Leicester to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Leicester to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Croydon is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Leicester to Croydon.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Croydon?

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

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Leicester to Croydon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 2 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Croydon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 37m
£53–71
Bus, line 2 bus
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1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from Marble Arch Station / Park Lane to West Norwood Stationbus 2 / ...
4h 21m
£18–30
Drive 111.8 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Croydoncar 111.8 mi
2h 17m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
4h 42m

Leicester to Croydon by train

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Distance: 111.8 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Hogarth Crescent via Marble Arch, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, and West Norwood Station in around 4h 21m.

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