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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to London is to rideshare which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to London is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Marble Arch. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester and arriving at London St Pancras Intl. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Leicester to London?

The distance between Leicester and London is 99 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £50 - £75.

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

The train from Leicester to London St Pancras International takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leicester to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to London train from?

Leicester to London train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to London?

The best way to get from Leicester to London is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £50 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £45 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Leicester to London bus arrive?

Leicester to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Leicester to London train arrive?

Leicester to London train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to London is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Leicester to London.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to London?

Book your Leicester to London train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to London?

Book your Leicester to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21994+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Leicester to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leicester and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leicester to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 5m
£50–75
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leicestershire to Londonrideshare 101.6 mi
2h 14m
£9–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 158 / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2h 44m
£32–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
2h 50m
£11–45
Drive 101.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Londoncar 101.5 mi
1h 56m
£25–36

Leicester to London by train

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Distance: 98.5 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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