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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Leicester is to fly and train which costs £430 - £900 and takes 27h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 26h 49m and costs £430 - £1,000.

How far is it from Melbourne to Leicester?

The distance between Melbourne and Leicester is 10648 miles.

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

It takes approximately 26h 57m to get from Melbourne to Leicester, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Leicester?

Leicester is 9h behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:39 AM in Melbourne and 9:39 PM in Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 987+ hotels available in Leicester.

Melbourne to Leicester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Leicester by plane, bus, or train

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Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane MEL - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
26h 57m
£521–932
Fly to East Midlands Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane MEL - EMA
29h 24m
£308–819
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MEL - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
26h 49m
£431–981
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MEL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
27h 16m
£435–868
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MEL - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
28h 12m
£575–1,305
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane MEL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
28h 1m
£477–936
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MEL - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
30h 32m
£612–1,669
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MEL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain
32h 32m
£621–1,125

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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25h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 10,586.1 mi
Duration: 26h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Leicester, England?

Etihad, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) twice daily.

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