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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Dunstable is to bus via Northampton which costs £12 - £19 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Dunstable is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Asda via Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Leicester to Dunstable?

The distance between Leicester and Dunstable is 76 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Leicester to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Dunstable bus from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Leicester to Dunstable is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Leicester to Dunstable bus arrive?

Leicester to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.

Can I drive from Leicester to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Dunstable is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Leicester to Dunstable.

Where can I stay near Dunstable?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Dunstable.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Dunstable 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 Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 34m
£33–67
Bus via Northampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Uk900
2. Take the bus from Central station to The Quadrantbus X2 / ...
4h 26m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
2h 6m
£31–50
Drive 67.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Dunstablecar 67.4 mi
1h 14m
£17–24

Leicester to Dunstable by train and bus

229Weekly Services

1h 34mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Dunstable.

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Distance: 75.3 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to The Quadrant via Kettering, Luton, and Luton Station Interchange in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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