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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Leicester is to bus via M&S which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Galleries Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via John Dobson Street and M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Washington to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Heworth and arriving at Leicester via Newcastle and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Washington to Leicester?

The distance between Washington and Leicester is 205 miles. The road distance is 175.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Washington to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Leicester bus from?

Washington to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Washington to Leicester?

The best way to get from Washington to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via M&S, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Washington to Leicester bus arrive?

Washington to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Asda station.

Where does the Washington to Leicester train arrive?

Washington to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Washington to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Leicester is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Washington to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Leicester.

Washington to Leicester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 13m
£97–153
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Asdabus Ukn11 / ...
6h 54m
£21–34
Drive 174.6 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Leicestercar 174.6 mi
3h
£43–63
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
7h 16m
£37–98
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
4h 22m

Washington to Leicester by bus, subway, and train

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 204 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Leicester via Interchange, Heworth, Central Station, Newcastle, and Sheffield in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Asda every 2 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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