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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Leicester is to bus via Leeds which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Penrith to Leicester?

The distance between Penrith and Leicester is 203 miles. The road distance is 189.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £60 - £130.

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

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

Where do I catch the Penrith to Leicester bus from?

Penrith to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Leicester train from?

Penrith to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Leicester?

The best way to get from Penrith to Leicester is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Penrith to Leicester bus arrive?

Penrith to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where does the Penrith to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penrith to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Leicester is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Penrith to Leicester.

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

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

Book your Penrith to Leicester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
3h 59m
£61–129
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus Uk001 / ...
5h 45m
£23–34
Drive 188.5 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Leicestercar 188.5 mi
3h 18m
£47–68
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
4h 7m
£73–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
6h 20m
£25–39

Penrith to Leicester by train

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Distance: 201.4 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to St Margaret's Bus Station via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leicester, and M&S in around 5h 45m.

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