How to travel from Leicester to Newry, United Kingdom
The distance between Leicester and Newry is around 471km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Leicester to Newry by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newry → Leicester if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£67($79)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Newry.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£225($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Dublin then take the bus to Newry.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Newry.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Newry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Leicester to Newry by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around £67 ($79) and will take around 2h 35m.
The distance between Leicester and Newry is around 471km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Leicester and Newry by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Newry is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £67 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Newry is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £67 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Leicester and Newry. We recommend that you fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leicester and Newry. We recommend that you fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Newry. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Newry Train Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Newry is Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Newry. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Leicester to Newry. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Newry. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Newry is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £225 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Newry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 2h 35m | £67($79) | hourly | 471km (293 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 516km (321 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 3h 50m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 573km (356 miles) |
| Train to Kettering, plane | 3h 55m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 721km (448 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 25m | £79($95) | hourly | 495km (308 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane and bus | 4h 15m | £84($100) | hourly | 502km (312 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 10m | £225($270) | once daily | 523km (325 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 8h 40m | £230($270) | once daily | 521km (323 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 30m | £105($125) | once a week | 628km (390 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 40m | £190($225) | 4 times a day | 511km (317 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Leicester and Newry
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Train operators
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Translink UK
Airports near Newry
The following major airports near Newry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Newry
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Newry
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Newry