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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Leicester is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 38m.

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 £16 - £25.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Congleton to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Leicester train from?

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

There are 976+ hotels available in Leicester.

Congleton to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 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 24m
£40–73
Drive 67.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Congleton to Leicester67.9 mi
1h 38m
£17–25
Line 38 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station38
2. Take the train from Crewe to Rugeley Trent Valley
3. Take the train from Rugeley Trent Valley to Nuneaton
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station148
4h 48m
Line 38 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station38
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
3. Take the train from Derby to Leicester
3h 41m

Congleton to Leicester by train

102Weekly Trains

2h 24mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Congleton to Leicester.

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Distance: 79.1 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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 24m.

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