There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Winchester by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Winchestertrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 55m£71–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus S7
- Take the bus from Coach Park to Worthy Lane Coach Parkbus S4
4h 10m£20–34Drive 125.6 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Winchestercar 125.6 mi
2h 11m£31–45Train
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 5m£72–110Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
- Take the train from Leamington Spa to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 24m£51–76
Leicester to Winchester by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Winchester is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Winchester is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Winchester. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Worthy Lane Coach Park via Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Winchester. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Winchester via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Leicester and Winchester is 168 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Winchester without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 55m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Leicester to Winchester, including transfers.
Leicester to Winchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Winchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Winchester is to train via London which takes 2h 55m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Winchester, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Winchester via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Worthy Lane Coach Park via Coach Park in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leamington Spa to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Park to Worthy Lane Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury's
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Leicester to Winchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Park station.
Leicester to Winchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Winchester is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Leicester to Winchester.
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