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

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Leicester is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crewe to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Crewe and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Crewe and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Crewe to Leicester?

The distance between Crewe and Leicester is 79 miles. The road distance is 71.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crewe to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Crewe to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crewe to Leicester train from?

Crewe to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Where does the Crewe to Leicester train arrive?

Crewe to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Crewe to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Crewe to Leicester is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Crewe to Leicester.

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 987+ hotels available in Leicester.

Crewe to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Crewe 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 Crewe to Nuneatontrain Stockport - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
1h 28m
£15–56
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Stockport - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 148
2h 10m
£6–39
Drive 71.3 mi
1. Drive from Crewe to Leicestercar 71.3 mi
1h 35m
£18–25
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 6m
£16–59

Crewe to Leicester by train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Crewe to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 1h 28m.

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