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How to get fromLeicester to Lancaster Universityby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Lancaster University 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
    4h 25m
    £60–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk087
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    6h 23m
    £21–32

  3. Drive  140 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Lancaster Universitycar car 140 mi
    2h 38m
    £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 / ...
    4h 28m
    £45–105

  5. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Co-op Livebus bus Mc4
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    9h 17m
    £27–41

Leicester to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar227Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Lancaster University via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Lancaster, Common Garden Street, and Management School in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Lancaster University via Millennium Point and Underpass in around 6h 23m.

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