What is the cheapest way to get from London to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from London to East Midlands is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from London to East Midlands is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from London to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Brooksby College via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between London and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from London to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from London to East Midlands?

The distance between London and East Midlands is 118 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.

How do I travel from London to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from London to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from London to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from London to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to East Midlands bus from?

London to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to East Midlands train from?

London to East Midlands train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to East Midlands?

The best way to get from London to East Midlands is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the London to East Midlands bus arrive?

London to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the London to East Midlands train arrive?

London to East Midlands train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from London to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between London to East Midlands is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from London to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1910+ hotels available in East Midlands.

London to East Midlands - 4 ways to travel via train, line 48 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to East Midlands by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Melton Mowbraytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 16m
£50–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby Collegebus 5A / ...
4h 52m
£23–66
Train, line 48 bus, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
2. Take the bus from Station Street to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 48
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to King Streetbus 5A / ...
4h 10m
£62–88
Drive 110.3 mi
1. Drive from London to East Midlandscar 110.3 mi
2h 29m
£28–40

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Distance: 117.2 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between London, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from King's Cross to East Midlands via Peterborough and Melton Mowbray in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to East Midlands via St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 4h 52m.

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