The distance between Cotswolds and Leicester is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Leicester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Leicester → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leicester.
There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Leicester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).
The distance between Cotswolds and Leicester is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Cotswolds and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Leicester is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Leicester. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
CrossCountry run train services between Cotswolds and Leicester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Leicester. We recommend that you drive to Leicester. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leicester. instead which will take 2hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cotswolds and Leicester. The distance is around 146km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2hrs | £95($115) | hourly | 153km (95 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £25($30) | on demand | 146km (91 miles) |
The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.