There are 14 ways to get from Leicester to Milan by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
best- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LCY - LIN
5h 42m€134–469Fly East Midlands Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EMA - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
6h 2m€51–200Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
13h 11m€298–505Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
24h 25m€109–199Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Milancar
14h 36m€336–438Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LHR - LIN
6h 18m€146–390Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BHX - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
6h 25m€53–202Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LTN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
6h 27m€64–227Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane STN - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
7h 20m€93–326Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
7h 23m€108–269Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MAN - LIN
7h 13m€94–270Train
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
14h 25m€488–1,097Bus via Ghent
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus
- Take the bus from Gent to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
27h 13mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Milancar
15h 37m€233–397
Leicester to Milan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Milan is to bus and fly which costs €50 - €210 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Milan is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €130 - €470.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Milan. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Milan. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Milano Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Leicester and Milan is 1137 km.
The best way to get from Leicester to Milan without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 13h 11m and costs €290 - €550.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Leicester to Milan, including transfers.
Leicester to Milan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Milan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Milan is to train via Lyon which takes 13h 11m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 24h 25m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Milan, Italy?
You can take a train from Leicester to Milano Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 24h 25m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–190
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–170
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Leicester to Milan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Milan is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 1:48 PM in Leicester and 2:48 PM in Milan.
Leicester to Milan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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