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What is the best way to travel from London to Leicester?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Trains for the journey to Leicester from London. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 10 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
1h 50m
£5
£6
264
Train
1h 8m
£27
£55
16
Car
1h 20m
£8
£11
2

What is the cheapest way to reach Leicester from London?

You can get to Leicester with just £5 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £7
tomorrow
from £7
Monday
from £5
Tuesday
from £5
Wednesday
from £5
Thursday
from £5
Friday
from £5

    Cheapest Buses today

  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    12:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    14:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    14:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    16:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    12:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    14:25
    Leicester
    Braunstone
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    06:35
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    08:35
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9

    • Cheapest Carpool today

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    20:40
    Luton Airport
    22:00
    Leicester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £8
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    13:20
    Luton Airport
    14:40
    Leicester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10

    • Cheapest Trains today

  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 8m
    0
    05:30
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:38
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £27
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    1h 46m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    07:33
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £28
  • TfL Rail
    1h 56m
    0
    05:37
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:33
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £28
  • Southeastern
    2h 7m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Charlton Station
    08:06
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £33

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:15
    Leicester
    Braunstone
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    06:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    09:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    10:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8

    • Cheapest Carpool tomorrow

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Luton Airport
    20:10
    Leicester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    19:30
    London Stansted Airport
    21:30
    Leicester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    00:30
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    06:35
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    08:35
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • TfL Rail
    2h 7m
    0
    05:42
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £47
  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 9m
    0
    05:27
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:36
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £52
  • London Overground
    2h 36m
    0
    05:32
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £66
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 9m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Northumberland Park Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £66

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    12:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    14:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    14:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    16:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    06:35
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    08:35
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • TfL Rail
    2h 7m
    0
    05:42
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £39
  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 9m
    0
    05:27
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:36
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £51
  • London Overground
    2h 36m
    0
    05:32
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £65
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 9m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Northumberland Park Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £65

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    00:30
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    06:35
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    08:35
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 9m
    0
    05:27
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:36
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £44
  • TfL Rail
    2h 7m
    0
    05:42
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £46
  • London Overground
    2h 36m
    0
    05:32
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £55
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 9m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Northumberland Park Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £55

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    00:30
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    10:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • TfL Rail
    2h 7m
    0
    05:42
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £46
  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 9m
    0
    05:27
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:36
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £51
  • London Overground
    2h 36m
    0
    05:32
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £65
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 9m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Northumberland Park Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £65

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    00:30
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    10:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • TfL Rail
    2h 7m
    0
    05:42
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £46
  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 9m
    0
    05:27
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:36
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £51
  • South Western Railway
    2h 32m
    0
    05:17
    London
    Wimbledon Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £64
  • London Overground
    2h 36m
    0
    05:32
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £65

What are the fastest trips from London to Leicester?

You can get to Leicester from London in just 1h 8m with a Train from East Midlands Railway. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 1h 8m
tomorrow
from 1h 20m
Monday
from 1h 9m
Tuesday
from 1h 9m
Wednesday
from 1h 9m
Thursday
from 1h 9m
Friday
from 1h 9m

    Fastest Trains today

  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 8m
    0
    05:30
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:38
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £27
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    1h 46m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    07:33
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £28
  • TfL Rail
    1h 56m
    0
    05:37
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:33
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £28
  • Southeastern
    2h 7m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Charlton Station
    08:06
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £33

    • Fastest Carpool today

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    20:40
    Luton Airport
    22:00
    Leicester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £8
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    13:20
    Luton Airport
    14:40
    Leicester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10

    • Fastest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    06:35
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    08:35
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    12:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    14:25
    Leicester
    Braunstone
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    12:05
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    14:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    12:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    14:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Carpool tomorrow

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Luton Airport
    20:10
    Leicester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    19:30
    London Stansted Airport
    21:30
    Leicester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16

    • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    09:10
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    11:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:15
    Leicester
    Braunstone
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    10:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 9m
    0
    05:27
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:36
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £52
  • TfL Rail
    2h 7m
    0
    05:42
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £47
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 9m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Northumberland Park Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £66
  • South Western Railway
    2h 32m
    0
    05:17
    London
    Wimbledon Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £77

    • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    06:35
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    08:35
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    10:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 9m
    0
    05:27
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:36
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £51
  • TfL Rail
    2h 7m
    0
    05:42
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £39
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 9m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Northumberland Park Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £65
  • South Western Railway
    2h 32m
    0
    05:17
    London
    Wimbledon Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £76

    • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    06:35
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    08:35
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    10:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    12:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    14:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 9m
    0
    05:27
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:36
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £44
  • TfL Rail
    2h 7m
    0
    05:42
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £46
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 9m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Northumberland Park Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £55
  • South Western Railway
    2h 32m
    0
    05:17
    London
    Wimbledon Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £76

    • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    06:35
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    08:35
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    10:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 9m
    0
    05:27
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:36
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £51
  • TfL Rail
    2h 7m
    0
    05:42
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £46
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 9m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Northumberland Park Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £65
  • South Western Railway
    2h 32m
    0
    05:17
    London
    Wimbledon Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £76

    • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    09:10
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    11:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    10:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • East Midlands Railway
    1h 9m
    0
    05:27
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    06:36
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £51
  • TfL Rail
    2h 7m
    0
    05:42
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £46
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 9m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Northumberland Park Station
    08:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £65
  • South Western Railway
    2h 32m
    0
    05:17
    London
    Wimbledon Station
    07:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £64

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    09:10
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    11:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 0m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    10:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from London to Leicester

What are the most popular stations in London and Leicester?

In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, Victoria Coach Station or Paddington, while in Leicester you will be arriving at Central Station, Fosse Park or St. Margaret's Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Leicester from London? With 9 connections between 10 Bus, Car and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London and Leicester, you can pay as low as £5 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from East Midlands Railway: you will get to Leicester in just 1h 8m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London and Leicester are National Express, FlixBus and East Midlands Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in London and Leicester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Belsize Park or to Oadby, and look at flights from Rochester Airport, and landing at East Midlands Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from London to Leicester?

The most popular companies between London and Leicester, are National Express, FlixBus and East Midlands Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, TfL Rail, South Western Railway and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from London to Leicester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London to Leicester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from London to Leicester

How can I reach Leicester from London?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus, Car and Train, with which you can get to Leicester from London.

How far is Leicester from London?

The distance between London and Leicester is 143.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London and Leicester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 24 kgs, and a flight 35 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from London to Leicester?

You can get to Leicester with just £5 by taking a Bus from National Express.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Leicester in just 1h 8m with a Train from East Midlands Railway.

More routes to London and to Leicester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London and to Leicester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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