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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ypres is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ypres is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 44m and costs €200 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Ieper Markt perron 2 via London Victoria and Roeselare Station perron 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Ypres via London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe, Roubaix and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Leicester to Ypres?

The distance between Leicester and Ypres is 489 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Leicester to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ypres bus from?

Leicester to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ypres train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Ypres?

The best way to get from Leicester to Ypres is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Leicester to Ypres bus arrive?

Leicester to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 9:31 PM in Leicester and 10:31 PM in Ypres.

Where does the Leicester to Ypres train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1092+ hotels available in Ypres.

Leicester to Ypres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Ypres by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 29m
€143–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk005 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
13h 13m
€41–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
7h 51m
€105–196
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
4h 44m
€200–229
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Yprescar
5h 52m
€74–150

Leicester to Ypres by train and subway

100Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.3 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a train from Leicester to Ypres via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, Roubaix, and Courtrai in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Ieper Markt perron 2 via London Victoria, Bruges, Bruges, Roulers, and Roeselare Station perron 9 in around 13h 13m.

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