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

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Leicester is to bus which costs £20 - £65 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Norwich to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Norwich and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Norwich station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Norwich and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Leicester via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Norwich to Leicester?

The distance between Norwich and Leicester is 136 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Norwich to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Norwich to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Leicester bus from?

Norwich to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Norwich to Leicester?

The best way to get from Norwich to Leicester is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £65 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Norwich to Leicester bus arrive?

Norwich to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.

Where does the Norwich to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Norwich to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Leicester is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Norwich to Leicester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 4m
£69–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
4h 35m
£21–63
Drive 114.5 mi
1. Drive from Norwich to Leicestercar 114.5 mi
2h 26m
£28–41
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 8m
£71–112

Norwich to Leicester by train

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Distance: 135.7 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Norwich to Leicester via Peterborough in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Parkside in around 4h 35m.

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