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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Longford:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Longford costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€13) compared to roughly $134 (€109) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $118 (€95). The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 0m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Longford
How to get from Leicester to Longford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:45 PM2h30Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)6:15 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:45 PM2h30Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)6:15 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus4:05 AM1h55Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)6:00 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
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W276955:19 AM2h18Leicester station (LEI)7:37 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$941One-way2 transfers - W70751+C36953+W276955:19 AM2h24Leicester station (LEI)7:43 AMHeathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)$941One-way2 transfers
- W70667+C02617+C369785:54 AM2h28Leicester station (LEI)8:22 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$941One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus3:45 PM2h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)6:35 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:20 PM2h55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station6:15 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:20 PM3h15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station6:35 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Longford:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Longford costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 55 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Longford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Longford by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Longford by train.
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