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Compare bus and train for Middlesbrough to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Leicester:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Leicester costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
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How to get from Middlesbrough to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:35 PM5h00Middlesbrough7:35 PMLeicester$311One-way0 transfers
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2:35 PM5h00Middlesbrough7:35 PMLeicester$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:35 PM5h00Middlesbrough7:35 PMLeicester$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:50 PM8h20Middlesbrough2:10 AMLeicester$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Leicester:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Leicester costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Leicester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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