Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Leicester

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Leicester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain train
    3h 2m
    £27–89

  2. Line 125 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    7h 44m
    £18–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    5h 7m
    £26–44

  4. Drive  121.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Leicestercar car 121.4 mi
    2h 22m
    £30–44

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    3h 24m
    £50–91

Preston to Leicester by train

Calendar146Weekly Trains
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Preston to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 7m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There