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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Plymouth is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Plymouth is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Plymouth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Plymouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Leicester to Plymouth?

The distance between Leicester and Plymouth is 257 miles. The road distance is 229.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Leicester to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Plymouth bus from?

Leicester to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Plymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Leicester to Plymouth is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Leicester to Plymouth bus arrive?

Leicester to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Plymouth is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Leicester to Plymouth.

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

Book your Leicester to Plymouth train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Plymouth?

Book your Leicester to Plymouth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

There are 1672+ hotels available in Plymouth.

Leicester to Plymouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Plymouth 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 Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 29m
£132–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087
7h 30m
£30–55
Drive 228.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Plymouthcar 228.5 mi
4h 2m
£56–81
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
8h 30m
£32–69

Leicester to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 255.4 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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