How to travel from Gloucester to Leicester, United Kingdom
The distance between Gloucester and Leicester is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gloucester 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 → Gloucester if you're planning a return trip.
Train via Birmingham New Street
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leicester.
- Duration1h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£72($85)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Leicester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Leicester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).
The distance between Gloucester and Leicester is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Gloucester and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Leicester is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Leicester. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gloucester and Leicester with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2hrs.
CrossCountry run train services between Gloucester and Leicester. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2hrs, 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 Gloucester and Leicester. We recommend that you drive to Leicester. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Gloucester and Leicester. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Leicester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £72($85) | hourly | 147km (91 miles) |
| Train | 2hrs | £55($65) | once daily | 147km (91 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £24($28) | on demand | 135km (84 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.
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