What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Leicester is to bus which costs £4 - £20 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £24 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from London College of Comm and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Elephant and Castle and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle and arriving at Leicester via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Leicester?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Leicester is 102 miles. The road distance is 104 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant and Castle to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £24 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Leicester?

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Elephant and Castle to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Leicester bus from?

Elephant and Castle to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Leicester train from?

Elephant and Castle to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Elephant and Castle to Leicester?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Golders Green station, which costs £10 - £25 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Leicester train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Leicester is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Elephant and Castle to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Elephant and Castle to Leicester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Elephant and Castle to Leicester?

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to LeicesterLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 27m
£24–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus StationUk005 / ...
3h 39m
£4–20
Bus via Golders Green station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to St Margaret's Bus Station440
3h 29m
£10–25
Drive 103.4 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Leicester103.4 mi
2h
£26–38

Elephant and Castle to Leicester by train

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1h 27mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.5 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and Leicester, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–85 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Golders Green Station to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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