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How to get fromLeicester to Lancasterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train
    3h 39m
    £67–124

  2. Bus via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    6h 44m
    £22–35

  3. Drive 142.8 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Lancastercar car 142.8 mi
    2h 42m
    £35–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 41m
    £47–114

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    6h 45m
    £37–91

Leicester to Lancaster by train

Calendar208Weekly Trains
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Lancaster via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to George Street via Shudehill Interchange and Underpass in around 6h 44m.

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