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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Kent is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Kent. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Kent. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Leicester to Kent?

The distance between Leicester and Kent is 165 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 40m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Leicester to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Kent?

The best way to get from Leicester to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 40m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Leicester to Kent bus arrive?

Leicester to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Leicester to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Kent is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Leicester to Kent.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Kent?

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

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 40m
£80–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
6h 34m
£26–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leicester to London Victoriabus Uk005 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 21m
£37–63
Drive 152.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Kentcar 152.3 mi
2h 35m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 23m
£75–113

Leicester to Kent by train

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Distance: 164.4 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Dickley Wood via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and King Street in around 6h 34m.

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