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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Rayleigh is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Rayleigh is to train via London which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Eastwood Road via London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Rayleigh via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Leicester to Rayleigh?

The distance between Leicester and Rayleigh is 134 miles. The road distance is 126.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Rayleigh without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Leicester to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Rayleigh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Rayleigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Leicester to Rayleigh is to train via London which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £28 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Leicester to Rayleigh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Rayleigh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Rayleigh is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Leicester to Rayleigh.

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

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Where can I stay near Rayleigh?

There are 1084+ hotels available in Rayleigh.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Rayleigh by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
2h 9m
£49–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3h 43m
£20–28
Drive 125.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Rayleighcar 125.6 mi
2h 17m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 43m
£55–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk005 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
3h 52m
£24–38

Leicester to Rayleigh by train and subway

385Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Rayleigh.

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Distance: 133.6 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Rayleigh via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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