How to travel from Lancaster to Leicester, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Crewe and then to Nuneaton.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Airport then take the bus to Nottingham East Midlands Parkway station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance237km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Leicester

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Leicester

Transport options from Lancaster to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£60($71)
every 2 hours242km (151 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly3hrs
£59($70)
hourly256km (159 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 20m
£57($67)
twice a week328km (204 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£41($49)
on demand237km (147 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