How to travel from Cambridge to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Cambridge and Leicester is around 112km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge to Leicester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Leicester.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance113km (70 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Leicester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).

The distance between Cambridge and Leicester is around 112km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Cambridge and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Leicester is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Leicester. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cambridge and Leicester with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 50m.

CrossCountry run train services between Cambridge and Leicester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Leicester. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cambridge and Leicester with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Cambridge and Leicester. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Cambridge and Leicester. The distance is around 113km (70 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

How do I get from Cambridge to Leicester

Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Leicester

Transport options from Cambridge to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
£55($65)
hourly156km (97 miles)
Bus
2h 10m
£7($8)
once daily112km (69 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£19($23)
on demand113km (70 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester