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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Congleton is to bus which costs £10 - £21 and takes 5h 44m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Congleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Congleton station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Asda, Newhall St, Bus Station and Hollington Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Congleton?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Congleton via Nuneaton and Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Leicester to Congleton?

The distance between Leicester and Congleton is 80 miles. The road distance is 69 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Congleton without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Leicester to Congleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Congleton bus from?

Leicester to Congleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Congleton train from?

Leicester to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Congleton?

The best way to get from Leicester to Congleton is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Leicester to Congleton bus arrive?

Leicester to Congleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Leicester to Congleton train arrive?

Leicester to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Congleton is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Leicester to Congleton.

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

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Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Congleton.

Leicester to Congleton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 38 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneaton
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stoke-on-Trent
3. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Congleton
2h 37m
£38–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Newhall StUk075
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk076 / ...
5h 44m
£10–21
Bus, train, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway StationSky
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewe
3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Station38
5h 1m
Drive 68.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Congleton68.6 mi
1h 35m
£17–25
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derby
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewe
3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Station38
3h 46m

Leicester to Congleton by train

106Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.1 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Congleton via Nuneaton and Stoke-on-Trent in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Asda, Newhall St, Bus Station, and Hollington Drive in around 5h 44m.

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