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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Leiston is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Leiston is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Leiston?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Leiston. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Library via Coach Station and Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Leicester to Leiston?

The distance between Leicester and Leiston is 199 miles. The road distance is 140.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Leiston without a car is to train and bus via London which takes 4h 28m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Leicester to Leiston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Leiston bus from?

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

Where does the Leicester to Leiston bus arrive?

Leicester to Leiston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Leiston?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Leiston is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Leicester to Leiston.

Where can I stay near Leiston?

There are 1732+ hotels available in Leiston.

Leicester to Leiston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Leiston by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via London
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
4h 28m
£85–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
6h 39m
£29–70
Drive 139.7 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Leistoncar 139.7 mi
2h 35m
£34–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
5h 45m
£83–130

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Distance: 197.4 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Library via Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 6h 39m.

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