What is the cheapest way to get from Congleton to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Leicester is to bus which costs £10 - £22 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Congleton to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Congleton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Congleton station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Hollington Drive, Bus Station, Newhall St and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Leicester via Stoke-on-Trent and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Congleton to Leicester?

The distance between Congleton and Leicester is 80 miles. The road distance is 68.3 miles.

How do I travel from Congleton to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Congleton to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £35 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Congleton to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Congleton to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Leicester bus from?

Congleton to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Leicester train from?

Congleton to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.

Train or bus from Congleton to Leicester?

The best way to get from Congleton to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £22 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Congleton to Leicester bus arrive?

Congleton to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Congleton to Leicester train arrive?

Congleton to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Leicester is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Congleton to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Congleton to Leicester?

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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Congleton to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 94 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Congleton to Leicester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Congleton to Stoke-on-Trent
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Nuneaton
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicester
2h 23m
£39–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to AsdaUk075
4h 34m
£11–21
Line 94 bus, line 101 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station94
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station101
3. Take the train from Stafford to Nuneaton
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station148
4h 32m
Drive 67.9 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Leicester67.9 mi
1h 38m
£17–25
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Kidsgrove to DerbyCrewe - Lincoln Central / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to LeicesterSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 46m
£14–50

Congleton to Leicester by train

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.1 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Congleton, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Congleton to Leicester via Stoke-on-Trent and Nuneaton in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Hollington Drive, Bus Station, Newhall St, and Asda in around 4h 34m.

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