How to travel from Cambridge to Leicester

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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

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$41

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$26

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Cheapest

2h 38m

Average total duration

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2h 8m

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30m

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3h 27m

Average total duration

2h 57m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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CrossCountry

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National Express

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from Cambridge to Leicester

How to get from Cambridge to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cambridge to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    2:00 AM9h45
    Cambridge
    11:45 AMLeicester
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:00 AM9h45
    Cambridge
    11:45 AMLeicester
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:30 PM8h30
    Cambridge
    9:00 PMLeicester
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Leicester

Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Leicester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Leicester:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Leicester costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Cambridge to Leicester is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Leicester is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Leicester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Leicester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cambridge to Leicester with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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