What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to The Shard is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to The Shard is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and The Shard?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Finchley Road Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and The Shard?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at London Bridge via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Leicester to The Shard?

The distance between Leicester and The Shard is 102 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to The Shard without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £50 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to The Shard?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Leicester to The Shard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to The Shard bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to The Shard train from?

Leicester to The Shard train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to The Shard?

The best way to get from Leicester to The Shard is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road Station, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Leicester to The Shard bus arrive?

Leicester to The Shard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Leicester to The Shard train arrive?

Leicester to The Shard train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to The Shard is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Leicester to The Shard.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to The Shard?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to The Shard?

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 24m
£52–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk005 / ...
3h 47m
£14–22
Bus via Finchley Road Station
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Finchley Road Stationbus 440 / ...
2h 30m
£25–66
Drive 102.8 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to The Shardcar 102.8 mi
2h 2m
£26–37

Leicester to The Shard by train and foot

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101.5 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and The Shard, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Finchley Road Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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