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Compare bus and flight for Rome to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $148 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 3.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $148, while a flight costs an average of $570.
Distance: 975 miles (1570 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$570 Average price | $148 Average price Cheapest | $310 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 34h 44m Average total duration 34h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Leicester:
A bus is $422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Leicester costing on average $570.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 44m.
Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $310 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $161. The journey takes 34h 14m versus 20h 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 Rome to Leicester
How to get from Rome to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:45 PM40h50Rome2:35 PMLeicester$1481One-way0 transfers
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- 9:45 PM40h50Rome2:35 PMLeicester$1481One-way0 transfers
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- 9:45 PM40h50Rome2:35 PMLeicester$1481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Leicester:
A bus is $422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Leicester costing on average $570.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 44m.
- Around 171 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Leicester as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
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- 13 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, ITA, British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet.
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