How to travel from Crewe to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Leicester is around 122km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Crewe 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 Nuneaton and then to Leicester.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nuneaton then take the bus to West Bridge.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance122km (76 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Leicester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).

The distance between Crewe and Leicester is around 122km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (63 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Crewe and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Leicester is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Leicester. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Crewe and Leicester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Crewe and Leicester. We recommend that you drive to Leicester. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Nuneaton and then to Leicester. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Crewe and Leicester. The distance is around 122km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

How do I get from Crewe to Leicester

Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Leicester

Transport options from Crewe to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 25m
£30($35)
hourly127km (79 miles)
Train to Long Eaton1h 45m
£37($44)
every 2 hours128km (80 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 10m
£11($13)
hourly129km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£21($25)
on demand122km (76 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