There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Matfield by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tunbridge Wells
best- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Tunbridge WellsLondon Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
3h 22m£35–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South TerminalUk900
7h 53m£15–25Drive 140.9 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Matfield140.9 mi
2h 49m£36–51Train
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Paddock WoodLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 45m£34–131
Leicester to Matfield by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Matfield is to bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Matfield is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Matfield. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at The Wheelwrights Arms via Gatwick South Terminal, The Duke's Head and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Leicester and Matfield is 142 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Matfield without a car is to train via Tunbridge Wells which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Leicester to Matfield, including transfers.
Leicester to Matfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Matfield is to train via Tunbridge Wells which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 7h 53m.
Leicester to Matfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Matfield is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Leicester to Matfield.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Matfield, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to The Wheelwrights Arms via London St Pancras Intl, London Bridge, Tunbridge Wells, and Railway Station in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 712 5678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–110
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Bridge to Tunbridge Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Paddock Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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