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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to London Paddington Station is to bus via London Victoria which costs £18 - £50 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to London Paddington Station is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £50 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and London Paddington Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to London Paddington Station station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Paddington Station via Finchley Road Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and London Paddington Station?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to London Paddington Station. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Paddington via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Leicester to London Paddington Station?

The distance between Leicester and London Paddington Station is 102 miles. The road distance is 100.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to London Paddington Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Leicester to London Paddington Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to London Paddington Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to London Paddington Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to London Paddington Station?

The best way to get from Leicester to London Paddington Station is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Leicester to London Paddington Station bus arrive?

Leicester to London Paddington Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Leicester to London Paddington Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to London Paddington Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to London Paddington Station is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Leicester to London Paddington Station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near London Paddington Station?

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Leicester to London Paddington Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to London Paddington Station by train, bus, 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 17m
£53–82
Bus via London Victoria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk005 / ...
3h 49m
£19–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Finchley Road Stationbus 440 / ...
2h 33m
£20–47
Drive 99.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to London Paddington Stationcar 99.5 mi
1h 49m
£24–35

Leicester to London Paddington Station by train and subway

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101.2 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and London Paddington Station, 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 Finchley Road Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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