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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  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 York to Leicester:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Leicester costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom York to Leicester
How to get from York to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:12 PM4h58York2:10 AMLeicester$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:12 PM4h58York2:10 AMLeicester$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 AM4h15York11:15 AMLeicester$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:11 PM4h59York9:10 PMLeicester$321One-way0 transfers
- 10:12 PM4h58York3:10 AMLeicester$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Leicester:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Leicester costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 12 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 bus and train 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, Station Rd and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
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