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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Leicester is to fly and bus which costs £45 - £150 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Leicester is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs £35 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Leicester via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.

How far is it from Rome to Leicester?

The distance between Rome and Leicester is 1035 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 16h 31m and costs £310 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Rome to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Leicester bus from?

Rome to Leicester bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Leicester train from?

Rome to Leicester train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Leicester?

The best way to get from Rome to Leicester is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs £35 - £230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £310 - £600 and takes 16h 31m, you could also bus, which costs £170 - £280 and takes 29h 59m.

Where does the Rome to Leicester bus arrive?

Rome to Leicester bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Luxembourg Park&Drive station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Leicester?

Leicester is 1h behind Rome. It is currently 12:37 PM in Rome and 11:37 AM in Leicester.

Where does the Rome to Leicester train arrive?

Rome to Leicester train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 987+ hotels available in Leicester.

Rome to Leicester - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 14 ways to get from Rome to Leicester by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to East Midlands Airport
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1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane CIA - EMA
6h 8m
£35–224
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
16h 31m
£319–570
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
25h 24m
£264–429
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rome to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Leicestercar
19h 54m
£368–486
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane FCO - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
7h 15m
£49–142
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane FCO - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
7h 2m
£124–330
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane FCO - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
7h 9m
£73–215
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane FCO - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
7h 19m
£112–258
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CIA - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
8h 16m
£102–290
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CIA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
8h 16m
£79–261
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to London City Airport (LCY)plane FLR - LCY
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
8h 13m
£166–468
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Luxembourg Park&Drivebus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
29h 59m
£178–278
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Airport Bus Stationbus A1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
34h 47m
£157–285
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Leicestercar
20h 50m
£275–430

Rome to Leicester by bus and train

7Weekly Services

25h 24mAverage Duration

£264Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rome to Leicester.

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Distance: 1,029.4 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Leicester, England?

Ryanair flies from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Leicester via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 16h 31m.

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