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How to get fromPoplar to Leicesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Poplar to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    1h 31m
    £49–72
  2. Drive  105.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poplar to Leicestercar car 105.2 mi
    2h 7m
    £27–38
  3. Bus, line 18 bus

    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Asdabus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from M&S to Gravel Streetbus bus 18
    3h 28m

Poplar to Leicester by train

Calendar451Weekly Trains
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Poplar, England and Leicester, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Canary Wharf station to Gravel Street via Finchley Road station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Asda, and M&S in around 3h 28m.

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