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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to York is to bus via M&S which costs £14 - £24 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to York is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to York. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and York?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to York. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at York via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Leicester to York?

The distance between Leicester and York is 117 miles. The road distance is 104.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Leicester to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to York?

The best way to get from Leicester to York is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Leicester to York bus arrive?

Leicester to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to York train arrive?

Leicester to York train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to York is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Leicester to York.

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

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

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Where can I stay near York?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 17m
£53–89
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
4h 59m
£15–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
4h 43m
£22–47
Drive 103.7 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Yorkcar 103.7 mi
2h 2m
£26–37

Leicester to York by train

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2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.1 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to York via Sheffield in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 43m.

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