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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Leicester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Leicester. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Newport to Leicester?

The distance between Newport and Leicester is 136 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £70 - £110.

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

The train from Newport (S Wales) to Leicester takes 2h 49m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Newport to Leicester bus from?

Newport to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Leicester train from?

Newport to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Leicester?

The best way to get from Newport to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Newport to Leicester bus arrive?

Newport to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Newport to Leicester train arrive?

Newport to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Newport to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Leicester is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Newport to Leicester.

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

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

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Newport to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Leicestertrain Cardiff Central - Leicester
2h 49m
£70–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
4h 57m
£30–73
Drive 125.9 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Leicestercar 125.9 mi
2h 30m
£31–45
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 4m
£74–103

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Distance: 135.3 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Leicester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Leicester once a week. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 57m.

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