Rome2Rio

How to get fromNice to Leicesterby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Leicester

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Nice to Leicester by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    10h 13m
    £320–529

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCE - BHX
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 41m
    £72–191

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nice to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 440 / ...
    25h 46m
    £107–176

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Nice to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Leicestercar car
    16h 6m
    £314–409

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain train
    2. Take the train from Marseille Saint Ch to Lille Europetrain train Trn
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    13h 15m
    £255–416

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nice to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Leicestercar car
    17h 28m
    £226–369

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCE - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    6h 51m
    £128–318

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane NCE - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    6h 25m
    £83–223

  9. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane NCE - LCY
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    6h 32m
    £152–426

  10. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane NCE - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    6h 37m
    £119–264

  11. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCE - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    7h 45m
    £97–232

  12. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NCE - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    7h 56m
    £92–262

  13. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCE - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    8h 22m
    £85–262

Nice to Leicester by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£320Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Nice to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 984.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Leicester via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to St Margaret's Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 25h 46m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There