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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Leicester is to bus which costs £16 - £45 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Scunthorpe and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Scunthorpe station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Leicester?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Leicester is 107 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Scunthorpe to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Leicester bus from?

Scunthorpe to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Leicester train from?

Scunthorpe to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.

Train or bus from Scunthorpe to Leicester?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Leicester bus arrive?

Scunthorpe to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Leicester train arrive?

Scunthorpe to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Leicester is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Scunthorpe to Leicester.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 26m
£45–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 152
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3h 21m
£16–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Meadowhalltrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Asdabus Uk010 / ...
3h 21m
£23–44
Drive 78.6 mi
1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Leicestercar 78.6 mi
1h 26m
£20–28

Scunthorpe to Leicester by train

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Distance: 106.4 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Leicester via Sheffield in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 3h 21m.

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