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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Suffolk is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Suffolk is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Suffolk?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Muntons via Coach Station and Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Suffolk?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Stowmarket via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Leicester to Suffolk?

The distance between Leicester and Suffolk is 122 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Suffolk without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Leicester to Suffolk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Suffolk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Suffolk train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Suffolk?

The best way to get from Leicester to Suffolk is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Leicester to Suffolk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Suffolk train arrive?

Leicester to Suffolk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Suffolk?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Suffolk is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Leicester to Suffolk.

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

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Where can I stay near Suffolk?

There are 895+ hotels available in Suffolk.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Suffolk by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Stowmarkettrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
3h 14m
£62–96
Drive 113 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Suffolkcar 113 mi
2h 4m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
5h 48m
£29–72
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarkettrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
3h 29m
£72–112

Leicester to Suffolk by train

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Distance: 121 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Stowmarket via Ely in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Muntons via Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 5h 48m.

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