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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Leicester is to bus which costs £12 - £65 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £55 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Leicester via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Purley to Leicester?

The distance between Purley and Leicester is 115 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Purley to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Leicester bus from?

Purley to Leicester bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Leicester train from?

Purley to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Leicester?

The best way to get from Purley to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £65 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Purley to Leicester bus arrive?

Purley to Leicester bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way.

Where does the Purley to Leicester train arrive?

Purley to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Purley to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Leicester is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Purley to Leicester.

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

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

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Purley to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 52m
£58–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus N68
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
4h 45m
£13–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Purley to Lutontrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3h 31m
£38–80
Drive 115.6 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Leicestercar 115.6 mi
2h 23m
£29–41

Purley to Leicester by train

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Distance: 114.8 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Leicester via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Margaret's Bus Station via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd, Victoria Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 4h 45m.

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