How to travel from Liverpool to Leicester

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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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 93 miles (150 km)

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€60

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€23

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3h 8m

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2h 38m

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4h 39m

Average total duration

4h 9m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Liverpool to Leicester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:05AM7h15
Liverpool, Liverpool One
04:20PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$251One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:45PM8h20
Liverpool, Liverpool One
08:05AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

West Midlands TrainsP05492 · W05509+CrossCountryC72205
08:08AM2h43
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
10:51AMLeicester station (LEI)
$1231One-way
2 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL36558+East Midlands TrainsC51596
08:19AM3h12
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
11:31AMLeicester station (LEI)
$741One-way
1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsP05492+CrossCountryC74802
08:08AM3h03
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
11:11AMLeicester station (LEI)
$1231One-way
1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsW05337+CrossCountryC72207
08:33AM3h18
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
11:51AMLeicester station (LEI)
$1231One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX551 · NX150
06:35AM6h20
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
12:55PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$291One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:45AM8h50
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
07:35PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$291One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM9h05
Liverpool, Liverpool One
07:35PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$291One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Leicester

Travel to Leicester 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 Liverpool to Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Leicester:

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Leicester costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 18m.

The distance from Liverpool to Leicester is approximately 93 miles (150 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Leicester is:
  • Around 25 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Leicester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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