What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Leicester is to line 80 bus and bus which costs £10 - £23 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Leicester is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Crocketts Lane and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Leicester?

The distance between West Midlands and Leicester is 43 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £22 - £35.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Leicester?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from West Midlands to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Leicester bus from?

West Midlands to Leicester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Crocketts Lane station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Leicester train from?

West Midlands to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Leicester?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 80 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £23 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the West Midlands to Leicester bus arrive?

West Midlands to Leicester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Markets station.

Where does the West Midlands to Leicester train arrive?

West Midlands to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Leicester is 46 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from West Midlands to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Leicester?

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There are 4 ways to get from West Midlands to Leicester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
1h 26m
£22–33
Line 80 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crocketts Lane to Marketsbus 80
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
3h 11m
£10–23
Drive 45.8 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Leicestercar 45.8 mi
52 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Midlands to Leicestertaxi 45.8 mi
52 min
£140–180

West Midlands to Leicester by train

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Leicester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crocketts Lane to St Margaret's Bus Station via Markets and Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 11m.

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