There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Gower Peninsula by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 28m£88–149Bus via Coventry
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
10h 27m£24–37Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
8h 58m£35–64Drive 173.8 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Gower Peninsulacar 173.8 mi
3h 32m£44–63Train via Newport
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain
6h 37m£82–144
Leicester to Gower Peninsula by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Gower Peninsula is to bus via Coventry which costs £24 - £40 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Gower Peninsula is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Gower Peninsula. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Cillibion Saw Mill via Birmingham Coach Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand T. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Gower Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Leicester and Gower Peninsula is 213 miles. The road distance is 174.8 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Gower Peninsula without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Leicester to Gower Peninsula, including transfers.
Leicester to Gower Peninsula bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Gower Peninsula train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Gower Peninsula is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Gower Peninsula, Wales?
You can take a train from Leicester to Cillibion Saw Mill via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Swansea Bus Station Stand T in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Cillibion Saw Mill via Birmingham Coach Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand T in around 8h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
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- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Leicester to Gower Peninsula bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Leicester to Gower Peninsula train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Gower Peninsula is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Leicester to Gower Peninsula.
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