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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Leicester is to bus which costs £9 - £24 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Leicester is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rail Station Car Park station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Leicester. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Leicester?

The distance between Lincoln and Leicester is 52 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Leicester without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs £9 - £24.

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

The bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Leicester bus from?

Lincoln to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Lincoln to Leicester?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Leicester is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs £9 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Lincoln to Leicester bus arrive?

Lincoln to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Lincoln to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lincoln to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Leicester is 52 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Lincoln to Leicester.

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

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
1h 25m
£9–24
Train
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leicestertrain Lincoln Central - London St Pancras International
1h 34m
£30–50
Drive 52.1 mi
1. Drive from Lincoln to Leicestercar 52.1 mi
59 min
£13–19
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 45m
£31–46

Lincoln to Leicester by bus

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.9 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

National Express operates a bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £9–24 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, East Midlands Railways operates a train from Lincoln Central to Leicester once daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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