What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Eden Project?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Eden Project is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Eden Project?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Eden Project is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Eden Project?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Eden Project. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Eden Main Bus Stop via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Eden Project?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Eden Project. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Par via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Leicester to Eden Project?

The distance between Leicester and Eden Project is 295 miles. The road distance is 255.6 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Eden Project without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Eden Project without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 20m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Eden Project?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Leicester to Eden Project, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Eden Project bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Eden Project train from?

Leicester to Eden Project train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Eden Project?

The best way to get from Leicester to Eden Project is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 20m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Leicester to Eden Project bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Eden Project train arrive?

Leicester to Eden Project train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Eden Project?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Eden Project is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Leicester to Eden Project.

Where can I stay near Eden Project?

There are 3511+ hotels available in Eden Project.

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

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

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
7h 20m
£148–227
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 Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
11h 5m
£43–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the train from Plymouth to St Austelltrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
10h 16m
£48–75
Drive 254.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Eden Projectcar 254.1 mi
4h 50m
£64–92
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to St Austelltrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h
£131–199

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Eden Project.

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Distance: 293.6 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Eden Project, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Eden Project via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Par, Railway Station, and Landreath Steps in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Eden Project via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Eden Main Bus Stop in around 11h 5m.

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