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How to get from Leicester to Daventry by bus and train?

From Leicester to Daventry by bus and train

To get from Leicester to Daventry in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Market Harborough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X7 bus and finally take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Northampton station to Long Buckby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to train station
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X7X7
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leicester
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Market Harborough
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Square, Market Harborough
    ID leijmtjw
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Northampton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton
    ID nthdwdtw
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northampton
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 9
    Ride to train station Long Buckby
    Ride to train station
    Long Buckby
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leicester to Daventry by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, X4 and WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY

To get from Leicester to Daventry in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Kettering station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X4 bus and finally take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Northampton station to Long Buckby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Walk to train station
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X4X4
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leicester
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kettering
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Interchange, Kettering
    ID ntndtmgm
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Northampton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton
    ID nthdwgag
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northampton
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Stafford
  • 9
    Ride to train station Long Buckby
    Ride to train station
    Long Buckby
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leicester to Daventry

The distance between Leicester, East Midlands and Daventry, East Midlands is approximately 45.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester to Daventry by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leicester

Leicester is located at Leicester, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Orchard Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Orchard Street, Leicester
  • Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
  • Abbey Street, Leicester

Public transport stations close to Daventry, East Midlands

Daventry is located at Daventry, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Long Buckby.

Bus stations close to Daventry:

  • Long Buckby

Alternative route from Leicester to Daventry by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, X4 and WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY

To get from Leicester to Daventry in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Kettering station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X4 bus and finally take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Northampton station to Long Buckby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Walk to train station
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X4X4
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leicester
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kettering
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Interchange, Kettering
    ID ntndtmgm
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Northampton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton
    ID nthdwgag
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northampton
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Stafford
  • 9
    Ride to train station Long Buckby
    Ride to train station
    Long Buckby
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Daventry?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X7, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leicester to Daventry?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X4, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Leicester and Daventry in East Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to Daventry in East Midlands?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Leicester station near Leicester to London St Pancras International station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London St Pancras International station near Daventry in East Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Leicester to Daventry in East Midlands by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leicester and Daventry in East Midlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leicester to get to Daventry in East Midlands?

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Leicester station near Leicester in East Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leicester and Daventry in East Midlands?

    Get off the train at the London St Pancras International station, which is closest to Daventry in East Midlands.

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