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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 an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €110.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €110 Average price | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Longford to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Longford to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Leicester:
A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Leicester costing on average €110.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €34. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Longford to Leicester
How to get from Longford to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Longford to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 AM 2h30 Longford 10:20 AM Leicester €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:50 AM 2h30 Longford 10:20 AM Leicester €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:50 AM 2h30 Longford 10:20 AM Leicester €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:45 PM 3h00 Longford 4:45 PM Leicester €11 1 One-way 0 transfers8:00 AM 2h50 Longford 10:50 AM Leicester €12 1 One-way 0 transfers5:10 PM 3h15 Longford 8:25 PM Leicester €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Leicester:
A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Leicester costing on average €110.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 14 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Tube Station and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- 47 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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