The distance between Lancaster and Leicester is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lancaster 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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Take the train to Crewe and then to Nuneaton.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then take the bus to Nottingham East Midlands Parkway station.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Leicester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £60 ($71).
The distance between Lancaster and Leicester is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Lancaster and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Leicester is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Leicester. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Nuneaton. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Lancaster and Leicester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Lancaster and Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Nuneaton. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Nuneaton. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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 Lancaster and Leicester. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £60($71) | every 2 hours | 242km (151 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 3hrs | £59($70) | hourly | 256km (159 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 20m | £57($67) | twice a week | 328km (204 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £41($49) | on demand | 237km (147 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
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