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4.6Travel Information between Cambridge and Leicester
 Distance | 60 miles (97 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $13 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 1 h 49 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $13 (€12) • 1 h 40 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or CrossCountry |
Take a train or bus to travel 60 miles (97 km) between Cambridge and Leicester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cambridge to Leicester.
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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options between Cambridge and Leicester. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Leicester from Cambridge is by taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cambridge to Leicester:
Taking a train costs $4 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $13 (€12) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Cambridge to Leicester is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 40 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 1 h 49 min of travel time.
Leicester is approximately 60 miles (97 km) away from Cambridge.
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Leicester is:
- 3 buses a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Leicester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cambridge to Leicester:
- Most travelers board their bus from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station.
- Most travelers catch their train from Cambridge and arrive in Leicester.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cambridge to Leicester:
- You can go to Leicester from Cambridge by bus with National Express or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $13 (€12) with FlixBus from Cambridge to Leicester on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Cambridge and Leicester with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or Cross Country, and you can find CrossCountry Cambridge to Leicester tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cambridge to Leicester with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with with 1 direct bus per day.
- Direct trains with Cross Country with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leicester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cambridge and Leicester.
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