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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Elland is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Elland is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Elland?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Elland. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Burley Street via Leicester, Leeds City Bus Station and Halifax Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Elland?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Elland. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Brighouse via Sheffield and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Leicester to Elland?

The distance between Leicester and Elland is 122 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Elland without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 3h 11m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Leicester to Elland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Elland bus from?

Leicester to Elland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Elland train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Elland?

The best way to get from Leicester to Elland is to train via Leeds which takes 3h 11m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 508 bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Leicester to Elland bus arrive?

Leicester to Elland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Elland train arrive?

Leicester to Elland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Elland?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Elland is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Leicester to Elland.

Where can I stay near Elland?

There are 2427+ hotels available in Elland.

Leicester to Elland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 231 bus, and car

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

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Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 11m
£53–89
Drive 97.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Ellandcar 97.6 mi
1h 52m
£24–35
Bus, train, line 231 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain
3. Take the bus from Westgate C to Westgatebus 232 / ...
5h 19m
£35–58
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Huddersfieldtrain Sheffield - Huddersfield / ...
3h 39m
£46–75
Bus, line 508 bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halifax Bus Stationbus 508
5h 23m

Leicester to Elland by train and bus

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.6 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Southgate via Sheffield, Leeds, Brighouse, and Railway Street in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Burley Street via M&S, Leicester, Leeds City Bus Station, and Halifax Bus Station in around 5h 23m.

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