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

The cheapest way to get from Smethwick to Leicester is to line 87 bus and bus which costs £8 - £16 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Smethwick to Leicester is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Smethwick and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Smethwick to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Council House and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Newhall St and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Smethwick and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Smethwick to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Smethwick to Leicester?

The distance between Smethwick and Leicester is 43 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Smethwick to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £8 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Smethwick to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smethwick to Leicester bus from?

Smethwick to Leicester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Smethwick Council House station.

Where do I catch the Smethwick to Leicester train from?

Smethwick to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Smethwick to Leicester?

The best way to get from Smethwick to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £8 - £26. Alternatively, you can line 87 bus and bus, which costs £8 - £16 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Smethwick to Leicester bus arrive?

Smethwick to Leicester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Colmore Row station.

Where does the Smethwick to Leicester train arrive?

Smethwick to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Smethwick to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Smethwick to Leicester is 46 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Smethwick to Leicester.

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 131+ hotels available in Leicester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
1h 25m
£8–25
Line 87 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Smethwick Council House to Colmore Rowbus 87
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Asdabus Uk075
2h 42m
£8–16
Drive 46.1 mi
1. Drive from Smethwick to Leicestercar 46.1 mi
52 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Smethwick to Leicestertaxi 46.1 mi
52 min
£140–180
Line 80 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Piddock Rd to Marketsbus 80
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
2h 55m
£11–19

Smethwick to Leicester by train

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £6–21 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smethwick Council House to St Margaret's Bus Station via Colmore Row, Newhall St, and Asda in around 2h 42m.

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