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

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

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  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 4m
    £30–94

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk087
    5h 35m
    £16–28

  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 15m
    £32–77

  4. Drive 121.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Leicestercar car 121.4 mi
    2h 22m
    £30–43

  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 23m
    £56–107

Preston to Leicester by train

Calendar143Weekly Trains
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 15m.

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