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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Newcastle to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Newcastle to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Leicester:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Leicester costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink to go to Leicester by bus.
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