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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Wales is to bus via Bristol which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Wales?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Wales. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Leicester to Wales?

The distance between Leicester and Wales is 148 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Leicester to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Wales?

The best way to get from Leicester to Wales is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Leicester to Wales bus arrive?

Leicester to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Leicester to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Wales is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Leicester to Wales.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Wales?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Wales 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 / ...
3h 41m
£62–95
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
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 Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 16m
£20–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
3h 45m
£22–40
Drive 138.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Cardiffcar 138.4 mi
2h 44m
£35–50

Leicester to Wales by train

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Leicester to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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