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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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$75 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Liverpool to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Leicester
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Leicester:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Leicester costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, University and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
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