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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Handforth is to bus which costs £11 - £28 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Handforth is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Handforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Handforth. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Pointing Dog via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Handforth?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Handforth via Nuneaton and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Leicester to Handforth?

The distance between Leicester and Handforth is 109 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Handforth without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £23 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Leicester to Handforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Handforth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Handforth train from?

Leicester to Handforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Handforth?

The best way to get from Leicester to Handforth is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £23 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Leicester to Handforth bus arrive?

Leicester to Handforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Handforth train arrive?

Leicester to Handforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Handforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Handforth is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Leicester to Handforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Handforth?

There are 3486+ hotels available in Handforth.

Leicester to Handforth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to StockportLondon Euston - Stockport / ...
2h 43m
£23–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk079
4h 35m
£12–28
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station120 / ...
4h 12m
£19–38
Drive 79.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Handforth79.4 mi
1h 49m
£20–29
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Leicester to NottinghamLondon St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to StockportNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 32m
£29–86

Leicester to Handforth by train

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.4 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Nuneaton to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £11–65 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pointing Dog via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 4h 12m.

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