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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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m 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 Liverpool to Leicester:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Leicester costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Leicester
How to get from Liverpool to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM6h20Liverpool, Liverpool One1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM6h20Liverpool, Liverpool One1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W33155+
G666258:10 AM2h38Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:48 AMLeicester station (LEI)$1041One-way1 transfer
Other options
C04371 · W708014:51 PM3h06Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:57 PMLeicester station (LEI)$301One-way1 transfer- C04369 · C216813:51 PM3h06Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:57 PMLeicester station (LEI)$331One-way1 transfer
- C21807 · W708055:51 PM3h06Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:57 PMLeicester station (LEI)$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM5h20Liverpool, Liverpool One11:10 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM5h30Liverpool, Liverpool One4:20 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$211One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM6h10Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Leicester:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Leicester costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 31 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 Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
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