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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Wales
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Wales 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 1h 13m. 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 $18.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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$50 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Leicester to Wales by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Wales is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Wales
Travel to Wales 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 Wales.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Wales:
A bus is $11 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Wales costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Wales 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 Kiveton Park station (KVP).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wales by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Wales by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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