What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Desford?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Desford is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Desford?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Desford is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Desford?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Desford. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Main Street via London Victoria and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Desford?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Desford. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Leicester via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Desford?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Desford is 110 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Desford without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Desford without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £70 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Desford?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Waterloo Station to Desford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Desford bus from?

Waterloo Station to Desford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Desford train from?

Waterloo Station to Desford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Desford?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Desford is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £65 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Desford bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Desford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Desford train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Desford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Desford?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Desford is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Waterloo Station to Desford.

Where can I stay near Desford?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Desford.

Waterloo Station to Desford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Desford by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 51m
£72–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
4h 43m
£14–64
Drive 102.9 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Desfordcar 102.9 mi
2h 5m
£26–37
Subway, train, bus, line 153 bus
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Euston stationsubway
2. Take the train from London Euston to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
4. Take the bus from Welford Place to St Nicholas Circlebus Hop
5. Take the bus from St Nicholas Circle to Main Streetbus 153
3h 48m
£42–102

Waterloo Station to Desford by bus

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Distance: 109.7 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Desford, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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