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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Essex is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Essex. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Polecat Road via Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at White Notley via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Leicester to Essex?

The distance between Leicester and Essex is 143 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Essex without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Leicester to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Essex bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Essex train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Essex?

The best way to get from Leicester to Essex is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Leicester to Essex bus arrive?

Leicester to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Essex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Essex is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Leicester to Essex.

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

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Where can I stay near Essex?

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Leicester to Essex - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Essex 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 Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
2h 59m
£72–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
3h 38m
£23–51
Drive 105.8 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Essexcar 105.8 mi
2h 18m
£26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
3h 38m
£71–99

Leicester to Essex by train and subway

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.2 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to White Notley via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Polecat Road via Coach Station and Bus Interchange in around 3h 38m.

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