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Compare bus and train for Leamington Spa to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leamington Spa to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€30 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leamington Spa to Leicester:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leamington Spa to Leicester costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-18.75. The journey takes 1h 12m versus 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Leamington Spa to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leamington Spa to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 AM1h55Leamington Spa10:10 AMLeicester€211One-way0 transfers
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8:15 AM1h55Leamington Spa10:10 AMLeicester€211One-way0 transfers
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8:15 AM1h55Leamington Spa10:10 AMLeicester€211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leamington Spa to Leicester:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leamington Spa to Leicester costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leamington Spa and Leicester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leamington Spa station (LMS) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
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