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How to get fromLeicester to Kolkataby bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Kolkata by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane BHX - CCU
    17h 10m
    ₹42,765–81,223

  2. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane LTN - CCU
    19h 33m
    ₹27,625–71,371

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane LHR - CCU
    16h 23m
    ₹37,375–82,406

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane LGW - CCU
    17h 47m
    ₹29,895–75,226

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane STN - CCU
    18h
    ₹42,924–130,135

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAN - CCU
    18h 40m
    ₹29,176–78,389

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration16h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹22,771Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,117.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 10m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Kolkata, India?

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Kolkata. However, you can take the bus to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Jai Hind, take the subway to Noapara, then take the subway to Central. Alternatively, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Paddington, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Jai Hind, take the subway to Noapara, then take the subway to Central.

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