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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Leicesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    3h 12m
    £101–149

  2. Bus via Nottingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    5h 1m
    £23–45

  3. Drive 179.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leicestercar car 179.6 mi
    3h 9m
    £44–63

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 10m
    £59–159

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    5h 30m
    £35–90

  6. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk001 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus bus Uk001 / ...
    5h 45m
    £23–42

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    4h 27m
    £110–352

Newcastle upon Tyne to Leicester by train

Calendar162Weekly Trains
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Leicester via Sheffield in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to St Margaret's Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 5h 1m.

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