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Compare train and bus for London to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 143 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Leicester
Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Leicester.
You can get from London to Leicester 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between London and Leicester is a coach with an average price of €5.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Leicester:
Taking a coach costs €16 less than taking a train, which costs on average €22 for the same trip.
The fastest way from London to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 3 min.
There are alternative travel options to Leicester that take longer:
Coach takes 1 h 50 min on average.
Leicester is approximately 143 km away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Leicester is:
- 52 coaches a day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Leicester from London as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Leicester:
- Coaches mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Trains most often depart from London at London St Pancras International and arrive in Leicester at Leicester.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Leicester:
- National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, London Buses or Metroline Travel can get you to Leicester by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from London to Leicester for €5 on Omio.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains for trains to Leicester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for East Midlands Trains London to Leicester tickets on Omio for €22.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Leicester with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with National Express or FlixBus with 49 direct coaches per day.
- 8 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leicester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Leicester.
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