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 £14 - £20 and takes 4h 31m.

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 36m and costs £17 - £26.

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, Stoke-on-Trent and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

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 22m.

How far is it from Congleton to Leicester?

The distance between Congleton and Leicester is 80 miles. The road distance is 70.4 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 22m and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 22m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Congleton to Leicester bus arrive?

Congleton to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry 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 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Congleton to Leicester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Congleton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
2h 22m
£23–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Coventrybus Uk980
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
4h 31m
£14–20
Drive 70 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Leicestercar 70 mi
1h 36m
£18–26
Line 38 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 38
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
3h 41m
£39–57
Bus via Derby
1. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 32X / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Morledgebus Sw
3. Take the bus from Morledge to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
6h 32m
£19–23

Congleton to Leicester by train

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Distance: 79.1 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Hollington Drive, bus station, Stoke-on-Trent, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 4h 31m.

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