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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Newtown is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Newtown is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Newtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Newtown station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Newtown?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Newtown (Powys) via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Leicester to Newtown?

The distance between Leicester and Newtown is 116 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Newtown without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Leicester to Newtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Newtown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Newtown train from?

Leicester to Newtown train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Newtown?

The best way to get from Leicester to Newtown is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Leicester to Newtown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Newtown train arrive?

Leicester to Newtown train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Newtown is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Leicester to Newtown.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Leicester to Newtown by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newtown (Powys)train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 41m
£52–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
5h 10m
£25–61
Drive 108 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Newtowncar 108 mi
2h 17m
£26–38

Leicester to Newtown by train

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Distance: 115.1 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Newtown, Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Leicester to Newtown (Powys) via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 10m.

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