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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 via Sheffield

    best
    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 5m
    £82–148

  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 18m
    £24–39

  3. Drive 188.5 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Leicestercar car 188.5 mi
    3h 18m
    £46–67

  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
    £86–188

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    4h 15m
    £77–128

  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 5m
    £30–63

Penrith to Leicester by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Booth's Supermarket to St Margaret's Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Asda, and M&S in around 5h 18m.

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