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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Leicester is to bus via Northampton which costs £12 - £19 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Leicester?

The distance between Dunstable and Leicester is 76 miles. The road distance is 68.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunstable to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Dunstable to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Leicester bus from?

Dunstable to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Leicester?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Dunstable to Leicester bus arrive?

Dunstable to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Leicester is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Dunstable to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 416+ hotels available in Leicester.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Dunstable 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 Luton to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
1h 56m
£33–62
Bus via Northampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X6
3. Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
4h 7m
£12–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2h 28m
£30–53
Drive 67.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Leicestercar 67.7 mi
1h 15m
£17–24

Dunstable to Leicester by bus and train

236Weekly Services

1h 56mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunstable to Leicester.

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Distance: 75.8 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Leicester via Luton Station Interchange, Luton, and Kettering in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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