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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Smethwick is to bus and line 87 bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Smethwick is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Smethwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Smethwick Council House via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Leicester to Smethwick?

The distance between Leicester and Smethwick is 48 miles. The road distance is 47.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Smethwick without a car is to bus and line 87 bus which takes 1h 31m and costs £6 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Leicester to Smethwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Smethwick bus from?

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

Where does the Leicester to Smethwick bus arrive?

Leicester to Smethwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Smethwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Smethwick is 47 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Leicester to Smethwick.

Where can I stay near Smethwick?

There are 3288+ hotels available in Smethwick.

Leicester to Smethwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 87 bus

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

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Bus, line 87 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Smethwick Council Housebus 87
1h 31m
£6–10
Train, line 80 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from New St Station to Piddock Rdbus 80
1h 37m
£23–31
Drive 47 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Smethwickcar 47 mi
53 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Smethwicktaxi 47 mi
53 min
£140–180
Bus, line 80 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Markets to Piddock Rdbus 80
2h 33m
£11–24

Leicester to Smethwick by bus

14Weekly Buses

1h 31mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Smethwick Council House via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Newhall St in around 1h 31m.

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