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How to get fromLeicester to Grasmereby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Grasmere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h
    £69–124

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    2. Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere
    7h 38m
    £42–74

  3. Drive  179.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Grasmerecar car 179.4 mi
    3h 22m
    £45–65

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 4m
    £54–122

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 5m
    £68–116

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    9h 12m
    £42–68

Leicester to Grasmere by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Heaton Cooper Studio via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heaton Cooper Studio via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 12m.

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