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4.6Travel Information between Leeds and Leicester
 Distance | 81 miles (131 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $19 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $7 (€6) • 2 h |
 Fastest mode | Train • $19 (€17) • 1 h 51 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or CrossCountry |
Take a train or bus to travel 81 miles (131 km) from Leeds to Leicester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leeds to Leicester.
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The best way to travel from Leeds to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Leicester.
You can get between Leeds and Leicester 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Leicester from Leeds is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Leeds to Leicester:
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $19 (€17) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Leeds to Leicester is by train, which takes on average 1 h 51 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h of travel time.
The distance is approximately 81 miles (131 km) from Leeds to Leicester.
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Leicester is:
- Around 14 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Leicester from Leeds 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 from Leeds to Leicester:
- Buses most often depart from Leeds at Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Leicester at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to Leicester:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for buses to Leicester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Leeds to Leicester tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
- CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), LNER, East Midlands Trains or Cross Country can get you to Leicester by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Northern Rail (3) from Leeds to Leicester for $19 (€17) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Leicester with the following travel companies:
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express or FlixBus.
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 to Leicester from Leeds.
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