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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ferrara is to train and fly which costs €90 - €250 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ferrara is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Kennedy via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Ferrara via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

How far is it from Leicester to Ferrara?

The distance between Leicester and Ferrara is 1402 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 14h 46m and costs €330 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Leicester to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ferrara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ferrara train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Leicester to Ferrara is to train which takes 14h 46m and costs €330 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €300 and takes 30h 40m.

Where does the Leicester to Ferrara bus arrive?

Leicester to Ferrara bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Ferrara?

Ferrara is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 7:51 AM in Leicester and 8:51 AM in Ferrara.

Where does the Leicester to Ferrara train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 490+ hotels available in Ferrara.

Leicester to Ferrara - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Leicester to Ferrara by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane STN - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
7h 17m
€130–278
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane LTN - BLQ
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
6h 25m
€92–243
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
6. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
14h 46m
€330–592
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bologna - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
30h 40m
€152–293
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rosenheimnighttrain Nj
4. Take the nighttrain from Rosenheim to Padovanighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Padova to Ferraratrain Fr
27h 46m
€246–535
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane LHR - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
6h 33m
€152–414
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane STN - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
7h 57m
€127–326
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BHX - VRN
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padovatrain
4. Take the train from Padova to Ferraratrain
7h 24m
€101–321
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane STN - VRN
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padovatrain
4. Take the train from Padova to Ferraratrain
8h 23m
€134–403
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MAN - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
7h 51m
€111–279
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane STN - BGY
3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
9h 27m
€136–398
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Bolognabus
4. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
32h 25m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ferraracar
17h 22m
€376–488
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ferraracar
18h 23m
€265–421

Leicester to Ferrara by train

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14h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,401.7 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Ferrara, Italy?

You can take a train from Leicester to Ferrara via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 14h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Kennedy via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bologna Autostazione in around 30h 40m.

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