What is the cheapest way to get from London to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from London to East Midlands is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from London to East Midlands is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £45 - £150.

How far is it from London to East Midlands?

The distance between London and East Midlands is 118 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.

How do I travel from London to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from London to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £45 - £150.

How long does it take to get from London to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from London to East Midlands, including transfers.

Train or bus from London to East Midlands?

The best way to get from London to East Midlands is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

Can I drive from London to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between London to East Midlands is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from London to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1892+ hotels available in East Midlands.

London to East Midlands - 4 ways to travel via train, line 48 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London to East Midlands 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 King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Melton Mowbraytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 14m
£45–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby Collegebus 5A / ...
4h 55m
£23–33
Train, line 48 bus, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
2. Take the bus from Station Street to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 48
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to King Streetbus 5A / ...
4h 20m
£47–67
Drive 110.3 mi
1. Drive from London to East Midlandscar 110.3 mi
2h 28m
£27–39

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to East Midlands.

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Distance: 117.2 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between London, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from King's Cross to East Midlands via Peterborough and Melton Mowbray in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to East Midlands via St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 4h 55m.

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