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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Leicester is to rideshare which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luton Station Interchange station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luton and arriving at Leicester. Services depart four times a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Luton to Leicester?

The distance between Luton and Leicester is 69 miles. The road distance is 70.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Leicester without a car is to train via Kettering which takes 1h 18m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Luton to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Leicester bus from?

Luton to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Leicester?

The best way to get from Luton to Leicester is to train via Kettering which takes 1h 18m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £50 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Luton to Leicester bus arrive?

Luton to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Luton to Leicester train arrive?

Luton to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from Luton to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Leicester is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Luton to Leicester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to Leicester?

Book your Luton to Leicester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 992+ hotels available in Leicester.

Can I share a ride from Luton to Leicester?

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Leicester by train, bus, rideshare, 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 via Kettering
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
1h 18m
£32–61
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Luton to Leicestershirerideshare 70.5 mi
1h 34m
£6–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
1h 50m
£9–50
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham
1h 31m
£25–60
Drive 70.2 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Leicestercar 70.2 mi
1h 14m
£17–25

Luton to Leicester by train

236Weekly Trains

1h 18mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Luton to Leicester.

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Distance: 68.6 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Leicester via Kettering in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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