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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

    best
    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 12m
    £45–105

  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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Lancasterbus bus Uk030
    6h 29m
    £19–29

  3. Drive  140 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Lancaster Universitycar car 140 mi
    2h 38m
    £35–50

  4. Train via Sheffield

    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 34m
    £60–107

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    7h 19m
    £23–36

Leicester to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Lancaster University via Nuneaton, Crewe, Lancaster, Common Garden Street, and Underpass in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Lancaster University via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Lancaster in around 6h 29m.

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