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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Harwell is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Harwell is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Harwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Harwell. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Police Station and Parkway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Harwell?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Harwell. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Didcot Parkway via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Leicester to Harwell?

The distance between Leicester and Harwell is 158 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Harwell without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 36m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Leicester to Harwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Harwell bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Harwell train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Harwell?

The best way to get from Leicester to Harwell is to train via London which takes 2h 36m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Leicester to Harwell bus arrive?

Leicester to Harwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Leicester to Harwell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Harwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Harwell is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Leicester to Harwell.

Where can I stay near Harwell?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Harwell.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Harwell by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 36m
£75–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
4h 55m
£22–51
Drive 86.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Harwellcar 86.9 mi
1h 34m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 40m
£61–96
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Oxfordtrain
3. Take the bus from High Street to High Streetbus X35
7h 25m
£32–49

Leicester to Harwell by train, subway, and bus

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157.5 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Harwell, Oxfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to High Street via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Didcot Parkway, and Parkway Station in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to High Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Speedwell Street, Police Station, and Parkway Station in around 4h 55m.

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