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

The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Leicester is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stafford to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Stafford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stafford to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Mill Bank and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Stafford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Stafford to Leicester?

The distance between Stafford and Leicester is 55 miles. The road distance is 49.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stafford to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £18 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Stafford to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Leicester bus from?

Stafford to Leicester bus services, operated by Chaserider, depart from Mill Bank station.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Leicester train from?

Stafford to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stafford station.

Train or bus from Stafford to Leicester?

The best way to get from Stafford to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £18 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 841 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Stafford to Leicester bus arrive?

Stafford to Leicester bus services, operated by Chaserider, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Stafford to Leicester train arrive?

Stafford to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Stafford to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Leicester is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Stafford to Leicester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
1h 28m
£19–41
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stafford to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Lanebus 158
2h 5m
£12–31
Drive 49.6 mi
1. Drive from Stafford to Leicestercar 49.6 mi
1h 19m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stafford to Leicestertaxi 49.6 mi
1h 19m
£210–260
Line 841 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mill Bank to Bus Stationbus 841
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sw
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
4h 26m

Stafford to Leicester by train

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Distance: 54.8 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Stafford to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Bank to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 26m.

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