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How to get fromPenrith to Leicesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
    3h 58m
    £60–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Asdabus bus Uk010 / ...
    5h 42m
    £21–33

  3. Drive  188.5 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Leicestercar car 188.5 mi
    3h 18m
    £47–68

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    6h
    £78–176

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    4h 7m
    £71–121

  6. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    6h 20m
    £25–42

Penrith to Leicester by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Booth's Supermarket to Gravel Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Asda, and M&S in around 5h 42m.

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