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How to get fromLeicester to Shakespeare's Birthplaceby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Shakespeare's Birthplace by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain train Kidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
    2h 36m
    £30–51

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus bus 148
    2. Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus bus X18
    3h 55m
    £6

  3. Bus via Pool Meadow Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus bus X18
    2h 52m
    £9–16

  4. Drive 42.8 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Shakespeare's Birthplacecar car 42.8 mi
    49 min
    £11–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Shakespeare's Birthplacetaxi taxi 42.8 mi
    49 min
    £130–160

Leicester to Shakespeare's Birthplace by train and foot

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Shakespeare's Birthplace, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Shakespeare's Birthplace via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, and Stratford-upon-Avon in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Shakespeare's Birthplace via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Transport Museum, and McDonalds in around 2h 52m.

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