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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Porthleven is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Porthleven is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Porthleven?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Porthleven. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Harbour Bus Shelter via Bristol Bus Station, Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus and Blue Anchor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Porthleven?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Porthleven. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Penzance via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Leicester to Porthleven?

The distance between Leicester and Porthleven is 350 miles. The road distance is 289.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Porthleven without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs £150 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Leicester to Porthleven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Porthleven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Porthleven train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Porthleven?

The best way to get from Leicester to Porthleven is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Leicester to Porthleven bus arrive?

Leicester to Porthleven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Porthleven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Porthleven?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Porthleven is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Leicester to Porthleven.

Where can I stay near Porthleven?

There are 3202+ hotels available in Porthleven.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Porthleven 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 Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
9h 8m
£150–218
Bus via Bristol
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1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
12h 36m
£43–64
Drive 288 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Porthlevencar 288 mi
5h 19m
£71–103
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
9h 29m
£145–228
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 104
14h 11m
£55–95

Leicester to Porthleven by train and bus

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Distance: 348.4 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Harbour Bus Shelter via Birmingham New Street, Penzance, and Bus Station in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Harbour Bus Shelter via Bristol Bus Station, Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus, and Blue Anchor in around 12h 36m.

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