There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Newark Showground by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus 151
1h 54m£25–34Drive 38.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leicester to Newark Showgroundcar 38.1 mi
42 min£10–14Train
- Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Newark Castletrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 18m£38–53Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leicester to Newark Showgroundtaxi 38.1 mi
42 min£160–200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Newark Showground is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Newark Showground is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Newark Showground. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Penswick Grove via Castle Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Newark Showground. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Newark Castle via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Leicester and Newark Showground is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Newark Showground without a car is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Leicester to Newark Showground, including transfers.
Leicester to Newark Showground bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Newark Showground train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Newark Showground is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Newark Showground, England?
National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharf once daily. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Newark Showground via Nottingham, Newark Castle, Castle Gate, and Penswick Grove in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Newark Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
ADT Taxis
- Phone
- +44 116 2555222
- Website
- adt-taxis.co.uk
Fosse Taxis
- Phone
- +44 116 232 2222
- Website
- fossetaxis.co.uk
Leicester Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44116 44 222 44
- Website
- leicesterblackcabs.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Leicester to Newark Showground bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Wharf station.
Leicester to Newark Showground train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Newark Showground is 38 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Leicester to Newark Showground.
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