How to travel from Liverpool to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Leicester is around 184km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool 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 then Nuneaton and then to Leicester.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance188km (117 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Leicester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).

The distance between Liverpool and Leicester is around 184km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 151km (94 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Liverpool and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Leicester is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £46 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Leicester. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Nuneaton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Northern Rail, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Liverpool and Leicester. Trains depart hourly 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liverpool and Leicester. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Leicester. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe then Nuneaton and then 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 Liverpool and Leicester. The distance is around 188km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £46 ($54).

How do I get from Liverpool to Leicester

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Leicester

Transport options from Liverpool to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
£46($54)
hourly184km (114 miles)
Train via Nottingham3h 10m
£55($65)
hourly232km (144 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
£14($16)
every 20 mins231km (144 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£33($39)
on demand188km (117 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