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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Peterlee is to bus via St Margaret's Bus Station which costs £19 - £30 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Peterlee is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Peterlee?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Peterlee station. However, there are services departing from St Peter's Lane and arriving at Peterlee Bus Station Stand A via Asda and Bus Station Stand 19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Peterlee?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Peterlee. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Thornaby via Sheffield and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Leicester to Peterlee?

The distance between Leicester and Peterlee is 183 miles. The road distance is 164.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Peterlee without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Leicester to Peterlee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Peterlee bus from?

Leicester to Peterlee bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Peterlee train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Peterlee?

The best way to get from Leicester to Peterlee is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Leicester to Peterlee bus arrive?

Leicester to Peterlee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stand 11.

Where does the Leicester to Peterlee train arrive?

Leicester to Peterlee train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Peterlee?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Peterlee is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Leicester to Peterlee.

Where can I stay near Peterlee?

There are 1544+ hotels available in Peterlee.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Thornabytrain
4. Take the bus from Kirkdale to Peterlee Bus Station Stand Abus X10
5h 11m
Bus via St Margaret's Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester to Middlesbroughbus Ukx010
6h 18m
£20–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Asda to Bus Station Stand 11bus Ukx010
6h 16m
£21–32
Drive 163.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Peterleecar 163.4 mi
2h 49m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Thornabytrain
5h 22m
£63–101

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Distance: 182.3 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Bus Station Stand 11 twice daily. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Peterlee Bus Station Stand A via Sheffield, Leeds, Thornaby, and Kirkdale in around 5h 22m.

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