How far is it from Leicester to Channel Tunnel?

The distance between Leicester and Channel Tunnel is 301 km.

How do I travel from Leicester to Channel Tunnel without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Channel Tunnel without a car is to train and travel which takes 3h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Channel Tunnel?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Leicester to Channel Tunnel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Channel Tunnel?

There are 1165+ hotels available in Channel Tunnel.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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Train, travel
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1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnel
3h 27m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal814 / ...
3. Walk from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Channel Tunnel
5h 55m
Drive, Eurotunnel, travel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnel
3h 59m
Bus, travel via Dover
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnel
6h 30m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 301 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Channel Tunnel via London Victoria and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal in around 5h 55m.

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