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Compare train and bus for York to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$75 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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 York to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from York 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 York to Leicester:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Leicester costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
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