How to travel from Armagh to Leicester, United Kingdom
The distance between Armagh and Leicester is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Armagh to Leicester by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Leicester → Armagh if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to East Midlands (EMA).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Dublin Connolly then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Nuneaton.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£220($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£43($51)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Dublin then take a ferry to Holyhead then drive to Leicester.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Armagh and Leicester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Armagh to Leicester by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £74 ($88).
The distance between Armagh and Leicester is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Armagh and Leicester by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Armagh to Leicester is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £74 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Armagh and Leicester is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Armagh and Leicester. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to East Midlands (EMA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Armagh and Leicester. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to East Midlands (EMA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Armagh to Leicester. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Armagh to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Dublin Connolly then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Nuneaton. instead which will take 9hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Armagh to Leicester is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around £220 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Armagh and Leicester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 7 similar | 2h 55m | £74($88) | 4 times a day | 495km (308 miles) |
| Bus to Dublin Airport, plane and train | 3h 45m | £70($83) | 4 times a day | 520km (323 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 3h 55m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 513km (319 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 4h 15m | £115($140) | every 3 hours | 709km (441 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 15m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 559km (348 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 4h 25m | £165($195) | every 4 hours | 529km (329 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 4h 50m | £155($185) | every 4 hours | 577km (359 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 5hrs | £160($190) | every 3 hours | 542km (337 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9hrs | £220($260) | once a week | 571km (355 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 10h 55m | £250($295) | 4 times a day | 586km (364 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 10m | £43($51) | once daily | 843km (524 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 15m | £185($220) | 4 times a day | 536km (333 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Armagh and Leicester
Train operators
Transport for Wales
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airports near Leicester
The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 25km (15 miles) from Leicester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Leicester
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Leicester