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

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Leicester is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Sleaford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Rail Station Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Leicester via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Leicester?

The distance between Sleaford and Leicester is 68 miles. The road distance is 44.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sleaford to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Sleaford to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Leicester bus from?

Sleaford to Leicester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Leicester train from?

Sleaford to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.

Train or bus from Sleaford to Leicester?

The best way to get from Sleaford to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 31 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £30 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Sleaford to Leicester bus arrive?

Sleaford to Leicester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sleaford to Leicester train arrive?

Sleaford to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Leicester is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Sleaford to Leicester.

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

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Sleaford to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 31 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sleaford to Leicester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 59m
£35–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 27
2. Take the bus from Windsor Street to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
4h 5m
£4–6
Line 31 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Central Bus Stationbus 31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
3h 30m
£14–29
Drive 44.6 mi
1. Drive from Sleaford to Leicestercar 44.6 mi
1h 6m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sleaford to Leicestertaxi 44.6 mi
1h 6m
£95–120

Sleaford to Leicester by train

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1h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.3 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Leicester via Nottingham in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to St Margaret's Bus Station via Central Bus Station and Rail Station Car Park in around 3h 30m.

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