How to travel from Winchester to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Leicester is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Winchester 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 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £70($83)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Leamington Spa then take the bus to Haymarket Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £70($83)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Leicester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £70 ($83) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).

The distance between Winchester and Leicester is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Winchester and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to Leicester is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £70 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Leicester. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester 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 every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

South Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Winchester and Leicester. Trains depart every 30 mins 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 Winchester and Leicester. We recommend that you drive to Leicester. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Leicester. 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 Winchester and Leicester. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £70 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Leicester

Transport options from Winchester to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£70($83)
every 30 mins270km (167 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street3h 20m
£105($125)
every 4 hours277km (172 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 35m
£70($83)
every 4 hours230km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£36($43)
on demand206km (128 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