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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Leicester is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Somerset to Leicester?

The distance between Somerset and Leicester is 183 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Somerset to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Leicester bus from?

Somerset to Leicester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Leicester train from?

Somerset to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Leicester?

The best way to get from Somerset to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Somerset to Leicester bus arrive?

Somerset to Leicester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Leicester train arrive?

Somerset to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Leicester is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Somerset to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Leicester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
4h 42m
£94–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
6h 21m
£20–32
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
6h 5m
£27–64
Drive 149.2 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Leicestercar 149.2 mi
2h 45m
£37–53

Somerset to Leicester by bus and train

126Weekly Services

4h 42mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.5 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Leicester via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to St Margaret's Bus Station via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 5m.

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