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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. 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 $15, while a train costs an average of $104.

Distance: 85 miles (137 km)

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$15

Average price

Cheapest

$104

Average price

3h 37m

Average total duration

3h 7m

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30m

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2h 5m

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Fastest

1h 35m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Longford to Leicester

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

Our recommendation

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:50 PM2h55
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    4:45 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:50 PM2h55
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    4:45 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM1h55
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    11:40 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC41858 · W70852+Elizabeth lineC37457+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International
    5:51 AM2h56
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    8:47 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    $1111One-way
    3 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW70945+Elizabeth lineC37457+ThameslinkC10031
    5:51 AM2h17
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    8:08 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    $1551One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW70945+ThameslinkC10031+Elizabeth lineC37457
    5:46 AM2h22
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    8:08 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    $1551One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM3h15
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    4:45 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:50 PM3h25
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    5:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM3h45
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    5:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $281One-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.

FAQs
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 $15.

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 $104.

The fastest way to travel from Longford to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 37m.

The distance from Longford to Leicester is approximately 85 miles (137 km).
The average frequency per day from Longford to Leicester is:
  • Around 51 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Longford to Leicester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) 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.
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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Leicester by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Leicester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Longford to Leicester:
  • 48 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leicester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Leicester's main attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre.

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