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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Leicester is to bus via Gatwick Airport South Terminal which costs £11 - £19 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges and arriving at Leicester via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Crawley to Leicester?

The distance between Crawley and Leicester is 131 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Crawley to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Leicester bus from?

Crawley to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Leicester train from?

Crawley to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.

Train or bus from Crawley to Leicester?

The best way to get from Crawley to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £75 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Crawley to Leicester bus arrive?

Crawley to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Crawley to Leicester train arrive?

Crawley to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Leicester is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Crawley to Leicester.

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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Crawley to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to LeicesterLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 8m
£31–128
Bus via Gatwick Airport South Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Leicester St Margaret's Bus StationUk900
5h 52m
£11–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus StationUk900
5h 10m
£19–72
Drive 132.6 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Leicester132.6 mi
2h 42m
£33–48
Train via Crawley
1. Take the train from Crawley to London St Pancras IntlHorsham - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to LeicesterLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 26m
£42–122

Crawley to Leicester by train

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.6 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Three Bridges to Leicester via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 4h 40m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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