How to travel from Leamington Spa to Leicester

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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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€30

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€25

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Cheapest

€11

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1h 42m

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1h 12m

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30m

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2h 14m

Average total duration

1h 44m

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30m

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54m

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The cheapest way to travel from Leamington Spa to Leicester is a bus with an average price of €25.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Leamington Spa to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leamington Spa and Leicester including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leamington Spa to Leicester among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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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from Leamington Spa to Leicester

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

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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.

  • CrossCountry
    8:15 AM1h55
    Leamington Spa
    10:10 AMLeicester
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • CrossCountry
    8:15 AM1h55
    Leamington Spa
    10:10 AMLeicester
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountry
    8:15 AM1h55
    Leamington Spa
    10:10 AMLeicester
    211One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leamington Spa 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 Leamington Spa to Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leamington Spa and Leicester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leamington Spa to Leicester is a bus with an average price of €25.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Leamington Spa to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

The distance from Leamington Spa to Leicester is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Leamington Spa to Leicester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leamington Spa to Leicester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leamington Spa station (LMS) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leamington Spa to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Leamington Spa 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leicester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Leicester's main attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre.

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