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

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Leicester is to bus via Bristol which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Taunton to Leicester?

The distance between Taunton and Leicester is 174 miles. The road distance is 156.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Taunton to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Taunton to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Leicester bus from?

Taunton to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Taunton to Leicester?

The best way to get from Taunton to Leicester is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Taunton to Leicester bus arrive?

Taunton to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Taunton to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taunton to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Leicester is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Taunton to Leicester.

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

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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 / ...
3h 21m
£94–132
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
7h 56m
£21–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
6h 22m
£34–81
Drive 155.9 mi
1. Drive from Taunton to Leicestercar 155.9 mi
2h 50m
£38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BRS - EMA
6h 15m
£85–135

Taunton to Leicester by train

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Distance: 173.2 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Leicester via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 22m.

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