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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Congleton is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 39m.

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 39m and costs £16 - £24.

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 Coventry, Bus Station and Hollington Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Leicester to Congleton?

The distance between Leicester and Congleton is 80 miles. The road distance is 69.4 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 36m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m 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 National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus 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 36m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Leicester to Congleton bus arrive?

Leicester to Congleton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus 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 39m 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 1337+ hotels available in Congleton.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Congleton 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 Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
3. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Congletontrain
2h 36m
£41–74
Drive 69 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Congletoncar 69 mi
1h 39m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Coventry to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980
4h 56m
£20–30
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus 38
3h 55m
Bus, train, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus 38
5h 10m

Leicester to Congleton by train

108Weekly Trains

2h 36mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Congleton.

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Distance: 79.1 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent, Bus Station, and Hollington Drive in around 4h 56m.

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