What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Russell Square?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Russell Square is to rideshare which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Russell Square?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Russell Square is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £20 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Russell Square?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Russell Square station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Tottenham Court Road Station via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Russell Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester and arriving at London St Pancras Intl. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Leicester to Russell Square?

The distance between Leicester and Russell Square is 99 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Russell Square without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Russell Square without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £20 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Russell Square?

The train from Leicester to London St Pancras International takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Russell Square bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Russell Square train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Russell Square?

The best way to get from Leicester to Russell Square is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £20 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £30 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Leicester to Russell Square bus arrive?

Leicester to Russell Square bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Leicester to Russell Square train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Russell Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Russell Square is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Leicester to Russell Square.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Russell Square?

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Where can I stay near Russell Square?

There are 20946+ hotels available in Russell Square.

Can I share a ride from Leicester to Russell Square?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leicester and Russell Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leicester to Russell Square - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Russell Square by train, bus, rideshare, subway, 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 Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 5m
£20–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leicestershire to Londonrideshare 101.6 mi
2h 14m
£9–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
2h 50m
£22–30
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Russell Square stationsubway Piccadilly
3h 51m
£10–18
Drive 101 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Russell Squarecar 101 mi
1h 53m
£25–36

Leicester to Russell Square by train

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Distance: 98.5 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Russell Square, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–110 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Arch every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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