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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Leicester is to bus via M&S which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Leicester via Glasgow Central, Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Paisley to Leicester?

The distance between Paisley and Leicester is 312 miles. The road distance is 310.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Leicester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 38m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Paisley to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paisley to Leicester train from?

Paisley to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Paisley to Leicester?

The best way to get from Paisley to Leicester is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 38m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Paisley to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paisley to Leicester train arrive?

Paisley to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Leicester is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Paisley to Leicester.

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

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Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3h 59m
£51–121
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus Uk010
12h 27m
£41–66
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
6h 38m
£107–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
10h 47m
£69–179
Drive 308.9 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Leicestercar 308.9 mi
5h 21m
£76–110
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4h 16m
£74–185
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
4h 47m
£122–395
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
5h 48m
£85–205
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 36m
£70–176
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 58m
£99–207
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 53m
£83–230
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
8h 46m
£199–287

Paisley to Leicester by train

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Distance: 310.1 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Leicester via Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £65–170 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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