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

The cheapest way to get from Yorkshire to Leicester is to bus via Derby which costs £15 - £23 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yorkshire to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Yorkshire and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Yorkshire to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Chapelfields Shops and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Rail Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Yorkshire and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Yorkshire to Leicester. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Yorkshire to Leicester?

The distance between Yorkshire and Leicester is 120 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Yorkshire to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Yorkshire to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yorkshire to Leicester bus from?

Yorkshire to Leicester bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Yorkshire to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Yorkshire to Leicester?

The best way to get from Yorkshire to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Yorkshire to Leicester bus arrive?

Yorkshire to Leicester bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Yorkshire to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yorkshire to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Yorkshire to Leicester is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Yorkshire to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1019+ hotels available in Leicester.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Yorkshire 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 51m
£50–88
Bus via Derby
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014
2. Take the bus from Morledge to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
6h 34m
£15–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
5h 32m
£21–48
Drive 103.2 mi
1. Drive from Yorkshire to Leicestercar 103.2 mi
1h 58m
£26–37

Yorkshire to Leicester by bus and train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.2 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Chapelfields Shops to Leicester via Rail Station, York, and Sheffield in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapelfields Shops to St Margaret's Bus Station via Rail Station, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 32m.

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