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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Hackney is to bus and line 38 bus which costs £12 - £24 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Hackney is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £45 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Hackney?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Hackney. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Hackney Baths via Marble Arch and Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Hackney?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Hackney Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Highbury & Islington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Leicester to Hackney?

The distance between Leicester and Hackney is 103 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Hackney without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Leicester to Hackney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Hackney bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Hackney train from?

Leicester to Hackney train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Hackney?

The best way to get from Leicester to Hackney is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Leicester to Hackney bus arrive?

Leicester to Hackney bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Leicester to Hackney train arrive?

Leicester to Hackney train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Hackney?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Hackney is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Leicester to Hackney.

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

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Where can I stay near Hackney?

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Leicester to Hackney - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 38 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Hackney by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 26m
£50–82
Bus, line 38 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk005 / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Hackney Bathsbus 38 / ...
4h 13m
£12–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Street to Hackney Bathsbus 38 / ...
3h 40m
£21–49
Drive 102 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Hackneycar 102 mi
1h 59m
£25–37

Leicester to Hackney by train, foot, and subway

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 102.5 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Hackney Baths via Marble Arch and Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Street in around 3h 40m.

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