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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Howden is to bus which costs £16 - £45 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Howden is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Howden?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Howden. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Howden via Sheffield and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Leicester to Howden?

The distance between Leicester and Howden is 111 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Howden without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 5m and costs £22 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Leicester to Howden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Howden train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Howden?

The best way to get from Leicester to Howden is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 5m and costs £22 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Leicester to Howden train arrive?

Leicester to Howden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Howden?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Howden is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Leicester to Howden.

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

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Where can I stay near Howden?

There are 398+ hotels available in Howden.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Howden 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 via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Doncaster
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Howden
3h 5m
£22–64
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leicester to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to GooleSheffield - Scarborough / ...
3h 38m
£16–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7152
4h 54m
£17–42
Drive 88.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Howden88.9 mi
1h 37m
£22–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway StationSky
2. Take the train from Derby to DoncasterReading - Newcastle / ...
5h 20m
£26–76

Leicester to Howden by train

47Weekly Trains

3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 110.6 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Howden via Sheffield and Doncaster in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Howden Bridgegate via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, Doncaster, Goole, and Goole Interchange in around 4h 54m.

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