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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Lecce is to train and fly which costs €100 - €320 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Lecce is to train and fly which takes 9h 23m and costs €180 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Lecce. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Lecce via London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Lecce via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.

How far is it from Leicester to Lecce?

The distance between Leicester and Lecce is 2077 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 21h 59m and costs €410 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Leicester to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Lecce bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Lecce train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Lecce?

The best way to get from Leicester to Lecce is to train which takes 21h 59m and costs €410 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €360 and takes 39h 50m.

Where does the Leicester to Lecce bus arrive?

Leicester to Lecce bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Lecce?

Lecce is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 1:54 PM in Leicester and 2:54 PM in Lecce.

Where does the Leicester to Lecce train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Lecce?

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Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 3449+ hotels available in Lecce.

Leicester to Lecce - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Leicester to Lecce by train, plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane STN - BDS
9h 43m
€116–412
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BHX - BDS
10h 26m
€101–313
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Leccetrain Fr
21h 59m
€419–806
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
4. Take the bus from Milan to Leccebus
39h 50m
€187–352
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leccecar
23h 49m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane LHR - BDS
9h 23m
€183–405
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane MAN - BDS
10h 10m
€110–316
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Leccetrain Fr
22h 6m
€469–906
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Leccetrain Fr
23h 3m
€471–858
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leccecar
24h 55m
€369–580

Leicester to Lecce by train and bus

14Weekly Services

21h 59mAverage Duration

€419Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,077.2 km
Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Lecce, Italy?

You can take a train from Leicester to Lecce via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 21h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Lecce via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Milan in around 39h 50m.

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