The distance between Leicester and Peak District National park is around 122km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leicester to Peak District National park by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Peak District National park → Leicester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Edale.
East Midlands Railways
Take the bus to Chesterfield and then to Mam Tor Blue John Cavern.
Multiple bus operators
Drive to Peak District National Park.
There are several options for getting from Leicester to Peak District National park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).
The distance between Leicester and Peak District National park is around 122km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Leicester and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Leicester and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leicester and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chesterfield, Chesterfield Cavendish Street and Mam Tor Blue John Cavern. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
National Express and Stagecoach Yorkshire run regular bus services between Leicester and Peak District National park. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Edale. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Leicester and Peak District National park. The distance is around 122km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | £35($41) | hourly | 140km (87 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | £10($12) | twice a week | 129km (80 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £21($25) | on demand | 122km (76 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
Stagecoach Yorkshire
The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.