How to travel from Leicester to Horley

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Horley

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €101.

Distance: 109 miles (176 km)

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€24

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Cheapest

€101

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€41

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 53m

Average total duration

4h 23m

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30m

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2h 37m

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2h 7m

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2h 43m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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East Midlands Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Horley is a bus with an average price of €24.

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

A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Horley costing on average €101.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Horley including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Leicester to Horley among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 4h 23m versus 2h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Leicester to Horley

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

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

  • FlixBus
    8:45 AM4h05
    Leicester
    12:50 PMHorley
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:45 AM4h05
    Leicester
    12:50 PMHorley
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:45 AM4h05
    Leicester
    12:50 PMHorley
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    5:45 AM4h15
    Leicester
    10:00 AMHorley
    161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Horley

Travel to Horley 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 Leicester to Horley.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Horley including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Horley is a bus with an average price of €22.

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

A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Horley costing on average €82.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Leicester to Horley is approximately 109 miles (176 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Horley is:
  • Around 66 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Horley:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Horley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Horley by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Horley by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Horley:
  • 48 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Horley often also extend their vacation to go to Longford, London, Oxford, Brighton, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Horley and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Horley to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One to two days are generally sufficient to explore Horley, as it serves primarily as a convenient base for nearby attractions and Gatwick Airport.

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