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 €85 - €240 and takes 11h 25m.

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 52m and costs €100 - €400.

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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 35m.

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, Marne La Vallee Chessy and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 24m.

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 55m and costs €280 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m 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 55m and costs €280 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €270 and takes 39h 35m.

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 8:55 AM in Leicester and 9:55 AM 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 2998+ hotels available in Lecce.

Leicester to Lecce - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 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 to Brindisi Airport
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 52m
€107–391
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane LTN - BDS
11h 25m
€86–239
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 55m
€286–611
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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Leccebus 420
39h 35m
€165–267
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 47m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BHX - BDS
10h 52m
€94–420
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane STN - NAP
3. Take the train from Caserta to Leccetrain
14h 27m
€169–463
Train via Lille
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 Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Leccetrain Fr
22h 24m
€308–793
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 52m
€408–591

Leicester to Lecce by train and bus

14Weekly Services

21h 55mAverage Duration

€286Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,077.2 km
Duration: 9h 52m

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 55m. 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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 39h 35m.

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