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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Matfield is to bus via Crawley which costs £15 - £27 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Matfield is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Matfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Matfield. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at The Wheelwrights Arms via London Victoria and Chequers Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Leicester to Matfield?

The distance between Leicester and Matfield is 138 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Matfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Leicester to Matfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Matfield bus from?

Leicester to Matfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Matfield?

The best way to get from Leicester to Matfield is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Leicester to Matfield bus arrive?

Leicester to Matfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Matfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Matfield is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Leicester to Matfield.

Where can I stay near Matfield?

There are 1036+ hotels available in Matfield.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Matfield 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
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Paddock WoodLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 45m
£34–134
Bus via Crawley
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South TerminalUk900
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station291
8h 37m
£16–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London VictoriaUk005
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Street814
7h 14m
£23–54
Drive 140.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Matfield140.9 mi
2h 49m
£35–51
Train via Tunbridge Wells
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Tunbridge WellsLondon Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
3h 49m
£35–136

Leicester to Matfield by train, foot, and bus

32Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.4 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to The Poet via London St Pancras Intl, London Bridge, Paddock Wood, and Eastlands in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wheelwrights Arms via London Victoria, King Street, and Chequers Bus Station in around 7h 14m.

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