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

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Leicester is to bus via M&S which costs £14 - £24 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £50 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dorset Square / Marylebone Station station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Paddington and arriving at Leicester via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Paddington to Leicester?

The distance between Paddington and Leicester is 102 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paddington to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Paddington to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Leicester bus from?

Paddington to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dorset Square / Marylebone Station.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Leicester train from?

Paddington to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Paddington to Leicester?

The best way to get from Paddington to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Paddington to Leicester bus arrive?

Paddington to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Paddington to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paddington to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Leicester is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Paddington to Leicester.

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Paddington to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 25m
£53–83
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Asdabus Ukn11 / ...
3h 5m
£14–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dorset Square / Marylebone Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440
2h 45m
£19–45
Drive 99.6 mi
1. Drive from Paddington to Leicestercar 99.6 mi
1h 50m
£25–35
Bus via Golders Green Station
1. Take the bus from Paddington Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440
3h 55m
£19–47

Paddington to Leicester by subway and train

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Distance: 101.3 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dorset Square / Marylebone Station to St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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