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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Leicester is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Leicester is to train via London which takes 2h 7m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Leicester via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Leicester?

The distance between Rayleigh and Leicester is 134 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Leicester without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 7m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Rayleigh to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Leicester bus from?

Rayleigh to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Leicester train from?

Rayleigh to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Leicester?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Leicester is to train via London which takes 2h 7m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £28 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rayleigh to Leicester train arrive?

Rayleigh to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Leicester is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Rayleigh to Leicester.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 7m
£46–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
4h 27m
£20–28
Drive 126 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Leicestercar 126 mi
2h 17m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 26m
£55–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk005 / ...
4h 37m
£23–38

Rayleigh to Leicester by train and subway

382Weekly Services

2h 7mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.6 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Leicester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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