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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Grasmere is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Grasmere is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Grasmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Grasmere. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Village Hall via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Grasmere?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Windermere via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Leicester to Grasmere?

The distance between Leicester and Grasmere is 200 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Grasmere without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 59m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Leicester to Grasmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Grasmere bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Grasmere train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Grasmere?

The best way to get from Leicester to Grasmere is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 59m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Leicester to Grasmere bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Grasmere train arrive?

Leicester to Grasmere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Grasmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Grasmere is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Leicester to Grasmere.

Where can I stay near Grasmere?

There are 3375+ hotels available in Grasmere.

Leicester to Grasmere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 59m
£80–150
Drive 179.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Grasmerecar 179.4 mi
3h 22m
£44–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
7h 26m
£46–84
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 2m
£79–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 8m
£49–112

Leicester to Grasmere by train and bus

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Distance: 198.6 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Village Hall via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 8m.

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