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Compare bus and train 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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Leicester:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Leicester costing on average $101 (€82).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Newcastle to Leicester
How to get from Newcastle to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 AM4h15Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street12:15 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$251One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:00 AM4h15Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street12:15 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C216598:35 AM2h55Newcastle station (NCL)11:30 AMLeicester station (LEI)$2221One-way1 transfer
Other options
G08180 · L01628+
G009649:24 AM3h25Newcastle station (NCL)12:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1131One-way2 transfers
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G009648:58 AM3h51Newcastle station (NCL)12:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1351One-way1 transfer
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W707969:40 AM3h23Newcastle station (NCL)1:03 PMLeicester station (LEI)$2101One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:45 PM4h15Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street7:00 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM4h20Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street10:50 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 AM4h55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street4:50 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Leicester:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Leicester costing on average $101 (€82).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 7 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 bus and train 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, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
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