How to travel from Longford to Leicester

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Compare bus and train for Longford to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €54.

Distance: 85 miles (137 km)

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€14

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€86

Average price

3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

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2h 15m

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1h 45m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Longford to Leicester

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
06:50AM2h30
Longford
09:20AMLeicester
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:50AM2h30
Longford
09:20AMLeicester
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:50AM2h30
Longford
09:20AMLeicester
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
10:59PM2h31
Longford
01:30AMLeicester
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:55PM3h05
Longford
08:00PMLeicester
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Longford 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 Longford to Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Longford and Leicester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Longford to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $56 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Leicester costing on average $69 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Longford to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 25m.

The distance from Longford to Leicester is approximately 85 miles (137 km).
The average frequency per day from Longford to Leicester is:
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Longford and Leicester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Longford to Leicester:
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Longford to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Longford to Leicester:
  • 23 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Longford 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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