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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Heywood is to bus and line 163 bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Heywood is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Heywood?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Heywood Library via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Heywood?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Bury via Nuneaton and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Leicester to Heywood?

The distance between Leicester and Heywood is 119 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Heywood without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Leicester to Heywood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Heywood bus from?

Leicester to Heywood bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Heywood train from?

Leicester to Heywood train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Nuneaton station.

Where does the Leicester to Heywood bus arrive?

Leicester to Heywood bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Leicester to Heywood train arrive?

Leicester to Heywood train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Heywood?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Heywood is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Leicester to Heywood.

Where can I stay near Heywood?

There are 3759+ hotels available in Heywood.

Leicester to Heywood - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 163 bus

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Burytram Yellow Line
3h 22m
£45–71
Bus, line 163 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Heywood Librarybus 163
4h 50m
£15–23
Drive 97.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Heywoodcar 97.6 mi
2h 23m
£24–35
Train, line 163 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Heywood Librarybus 163
3h 28m
£51–86
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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 34m
£28–62

Leicester to Heywood by train, tram, and bus

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.5 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Heywood, Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Heywood Library via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 4h 50m.

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