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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Elland is to bus and line 229 bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 5h 15m.

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 Leeds City Bus Station and Huddersfield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus 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 30m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 229 bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Leicester to Elland bus arrive?

Leicester to Elland bus services, operated by National Express, 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 2419+ hotels available in Elland.

Leicester to Elland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 229 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 30m
£52–90
Bus, line 229 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 229 / ...
5h 15m
£20–47
Drive 97.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Ellandcar 97.6 mi
1h 52m
£24–35
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 34m
£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 30mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.6 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Burley Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Huddersfield Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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