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Compare train and bus for Wolverhampton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Wolverhampton to Leicester:
A train is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wolverhampton to Leicester costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
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How to get from Wolverhampton to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wolverhampton to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G01005 · G008089:39 AM1h32Wolverhampton station (WVH)11:11 AMLeicester station (LEI)$211One-way1 transfer
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G01005 · G008089:39 AM1h32Wolverhampton station (WVH)11:11 AMLeicester station (LEI)$211One-way1 transfer
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G0081210:45 AM1h25Wolverhampton station (WVH)12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$431One-way1 transfer
Other options
G01144 · G6662710:15 AM1h36Wolverhampton station (WVH)11:51 AMLeicester station (LEI)$211One-way1 transfer
G01013 · G0081411:39 AM1h31Wolverhampton station (WVH)1:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$231One-way1 transfer
W29866 · G0078911:15 AM1h35Wolverhampton station (WVH)12:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)$231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Leicester:
A train is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wolverhampton to Leicester costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wolverhampton station (WVH) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with National Express, NX West Midlands to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Leicester by train.
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