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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Leicester is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Leicester via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Swindon to Leicester?

The distance between Swindon and Leicester is 179 miles. The road distance is 88.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Leicester without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 26m and costs £80 - £150.

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

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

Where do I catch the Swindon to Leicester bus from?

Swindon to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Leicester train from?

Swindon to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Leicester?

The best way to get from Swindon to Leicester is to train via London which takes 2h 26m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Swindon to Leicester bus arrive?

Swindon to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Swindon to Leicester train arrive?

Swindon to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Leicester is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Swindon to Leicester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swindon to Leicester?

Book your Swindon to Leicester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

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Swindon to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 26m
£80–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900
5h 20m
£18–29
Drive 87.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Leicestercar 87.6 mi
2h 2m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3h 15m
£64–100
Train, line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Leamington Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 11
3. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus X6
5h 40m

Swindon to Leicester by train and subway

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Leicester via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport in around 5h 20m.

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