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 24 min.

144min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X7X7
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leicester
  • 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
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    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
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    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
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Public transport directions from Leicester to Daventry

The distance between Leicester, East Midlands and Daventry, East Midlands is approximately 44.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 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 Prebend Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Prebend Street, Leicester
  • Saxby Street, Leicester
  • Rail Station, 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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X7, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Leicester and Daventry?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to Daventry?

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

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

    The total travel time between Leicester in Leicester and Daventry in East Midlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the London St Pancras International station near Leicester in Leicester.

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

    Get off the train at the Long Buckby station, which is closest to Daventry in East Midlands.

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