What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to East Midlands is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to East Midlands is to train and taxi which takes 27 min and costs £19 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Haymarket Bus Station and arriving at Brooksby College via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Leicester to East Midlands?

The distance between Leicester and East Midlands is 19 miles. The road distance is 20.8 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to East Midlands without a car is to train and taxi which takes 27 min and costs £19 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Leicester to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to East Midlands bus from?

Leicester to East Midlands bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Haymarket Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to East Midlands bus arrive?

Leicester to East Midlands bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Brooksby College station.

Can I drive from Leicester to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to East Midlands is 21 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Leicester to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1003+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Leicester to East Midlands - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to East Midlands by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the taxi from Melton Mowbray to East Midlandstaxi
27 min
£19–26
Drive 20.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to East Midlandscar 20.7 mi
30 min
£5–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby Collegebus 5A / ...
1h 14m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to East Midlandstaxi 20.7 mi
30 min
£65–80

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Distance: 19.2 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Leicester, England and East Midlands, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby College hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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