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

The cheapest way to get from York to Leicester is to bus which costs £14 - £21 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between York and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between York and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from York to Leicester. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from York to Leicester?

The distance between York and Leicester is 117 miles. The road distance is 105.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from York to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Leicester bus from?

York to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Leicester?

The best way to get from York to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Derby, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the York to Leicester bus arrive?

York to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the York to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Leicester is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from York to Leicester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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York to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from York to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 10m
£46–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk905 / ...
5h 2m
£14–21
Bus via Derby
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 801
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
4h 36m
£19–35
Drive 104.6 mi
1. Drive from York to Leicestercar 104.6 mi
2h 3m
£26–38

York to Leicester by train

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Distance: 115.9 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from York to Leicester via Sheffield in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station in around 4h 36m.

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