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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Prescot is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Prescot is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Prescot?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Prescot. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Wycherley Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Prescot?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Prescot via Nuneaton, Crewe and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Leicester to Prescot?

The distance between Leicester and Prescot is 128 miles. The road distance is 105.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Prescot without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Leicester to Prescot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Prescot bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Prescot train from?

Leicester to Prescot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Prescot?

The best way to get from Leicester to Prescot is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Leicester to Prescot bus arrive?

Leicester to Prescot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Prescot train arrive?

Leicester to Prescot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Prescot?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Prescot is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Leicester to Prescot.

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

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Where can I stay near Prescot?

There are 2328+ hotels available in Prescot.

Leicester to Prescot - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 61 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Prescot 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 Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
4. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prescottrain
3h 29m
£34–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
5h 22m
£16–38
Drive 104.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Prescotcar 104.9 mi
2h 6m
£26–37
Train, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
3. Take the bus from Runcorn Station to Houghton Streetbus 61
4h 7m
£25–84
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
6h 2m
£23–54

Leicester to Prescot by train

149Weekly Trains

3h 29mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Prescot.

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Distance: 126.9 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Prescot via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £8–22 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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