How to travel from Salisbury to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Leicester is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salisbury 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 London Waterloo and then to Leicester.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)

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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Leicester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).

The distance between Salisbury and Leicester is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Salisbury and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Leicester is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Leicester. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and London St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

South Western Railway, East Midlands Railways, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Salisbury and Leicester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Salisbury and Leicester. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salisbury to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

National Express, Salisbury Reds, Megabus UK, Stagecoach Midlands and National Express Coventry run regular bus services between Salisbury and Leicester. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Leicester. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Salisbury and Leicester. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Leicester

Transport options from Salisbury to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£79($95)
hourly297km (184 miles)
Train via Bristol Temple Meads3h 25m
£110($130)
hourly292km (181 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
£14($17)
once daily298km (185 miles)
Bus via Southampton City Centre, SeaCity Museum6h 60m
£27($32)
once daily292km (181 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£40($47)
on demand227km (141 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