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Compare train and bus for Leicester to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to London:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to London costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to London
How to get from Leicester to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:00 PM1h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)12:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:00 PM1h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)12:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W708257:04 PM1h03Leicester station (LEI)8:07 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C216697:44 PM1h11Leicester station (LEI)8:55 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$311One-way0 transfers
- C216748:13 PM1h14Leicester station (LEI)9:27 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$311One-way0 transfers
- W707337:12 PM1h15Leicester station (LEI)8:27 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM2h15Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)1:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 AM2h15Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)6:55 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:20 AM2h35Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station6:55 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to London:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to London costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 65 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
- 63 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 9 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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