There are 5 ways to get from Salisbury to Leicester by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 7m£78–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus D1
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
8h 38m£20–29Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
6h 44m£29–49Drive 124 mi
- Drive from Salisbury to Leicestercar 124 mi
2h 53m£31–45Train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
4h 24m£79–126
Salisbury to Leicester by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Leicester is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Salisbury to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Blue Boar Row and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Leicester via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Salisbury and Leicester is 185 miles. The road distance is 124.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Leicester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 7m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Salisbury to Leicester, including transfers.
Salisbury to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meeting House Lane station.
Salisbury to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Leicester is to train via London which takes 3h 7m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Salisbury, England and Leicester, England?
You can take a train from Salisbury to Leicester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Boar Row to St Margaret's Bus Station via Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Salisbury to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Salisbury to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Leicester is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Salisbury to Leicester.
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