There are 3 ways to get from Sandbach to Leicester by train 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 42m£21–65Drive 70.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sandbach to Leicestercar 70.4 mi
1h 33m£18–25Train via Derby
- Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 16m£38–57
Sandbach to Leicester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sandbach to Leicester is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sandbach to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct train from Sandbach to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Crewe and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Sandbach and Leicester is 85 miles. The road distance is 70.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sandbach to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £21 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Sandbach to Leicester, including transfers.
Sandbach to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.
Sandbach to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandbach to Leicester is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Sandbach to Leicester.
Book your Sandbach to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Sandbach, England and Leicester, England?
You can take a bus from Common to Leicester via Railway Station, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Crewe to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Crewe to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nuneaton to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Crewe to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 1005+ hotels available in Leicester.

















