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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Porth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Porth is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Porth?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Porth. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Pontypridd Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Porth?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Porth. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Porth via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Leicester to Porth?

The distance between Leicester and Porth is 163 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Porth without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Leicester to Porth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Porth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Porth train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Porth?

The best way to get from Leicester to Porth is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Leicester to Porth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Porth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Porth is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Leicester to Porth.

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

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Porth 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 Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 45m
£82–125
Drive 145.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Porthcar 145.1 mi
3h 1m
£36–51
Bus
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 Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
4. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Roadbus 132
7h 40m
£37–98
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 51m
£65–125

Leicester to Porth by train

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Porth, Wales?

You can take a train from Leicester to Porth via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pontypridd Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 7h 40m.

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