How to travel from Leicester to Wales

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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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$10

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1h 43m

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1h 13m

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2h 10m

Average total duration

1h 40m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Leicester to Wales

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM1h20
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
11:25AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM1h20
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
11:25AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:20AM1h15
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
03:35AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12257+Northern Rail (3)G90844
10:10AM1h38
Leicester station (LEI)
11:48AMWoodhouse (WDH)
$331One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsC52102+Northern Rail (3)G90842
09:09AM1h52
Leicester station (LEI)
11:01AMKiveton Park station (KVP)
$331One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12257+Northern Rail (3)G90844
10:10AM1h45
Leicester station (LEI)
11:55AMKiveton Bridge (KIV)
$341One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM1h20
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
10:05AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM1h35
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
09:45AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:25PM1h40
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
06:05PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$151One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Wales including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Wales is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Wales is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Wales take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Leicester to Wales is approximately 49 miles (79 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Wales is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Wales:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Wales, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Wales:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Wales often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wales and these popular destinations at a great price.

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