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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ironbridge is to bus which costs £13 - £26 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ironbridge is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Ironbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Ironbridge. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Wyvern via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Ironbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ironbridge. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Shifnal via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Leicester to Ironbridge?

The distance between Leicester and Ironbridge is 73 miles. The road distance is 67.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Ironbridge without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Leicester to Ironbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ironbridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ironbridge train from?

Leicester to Ironbridge train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Ironbridge?

The best way to get from Leicester to Ironbridge is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Leicester to Ironbridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Ironbridge train arrive?

Leicester to Ironbridge train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Ironbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Ironbridge is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Leicester to Ironbridge.

Where can I stay near Ironbridge?

There are 1221+ hotels available in Ironbridge.

Leicester to Ironbridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 4 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Ironbridge by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shifnaltrain Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
2h 22m
£55–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
4h 1m
£13–25
Drive 67 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Ironbridgecar 67 mi
1h 25m
£17–24
Train, line 4 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)train
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wyvernbus 4 / ...
2h 51m
£27–53

Leicester to Ironbridge by bus

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Distance: 72.8 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Ironbridge via Birmingham New Street and Shifnal in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Wyvern via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 4h 1m.

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