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

From Leicester to Desborough by bus and train

To get from Leicester to Desborough in Kettering, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Market Harborough station. Next, take the 18 bus from Market Hall, Market Harborough station to Paddock Lane, Desborough station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Leicester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Desborough on the Moovit app.

53min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 1818
Walk to Desborough
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leicester
  • 2
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    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Market Harborough
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Hall, Market Harborough
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    850 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Kettering
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paddock Lane, Desborough
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    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Desborough
    Walk to
    Desborough
    Princes Avenue
    660 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leicester to Desborough

The distance between Leicester, Kettering and Desborough, Kettering is approximately 35.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester to Desborough by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kettering – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Leicester to Desborough

To check the bus and train schedule from Leicester to Desborough using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Leicester) and destination (Desborough), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Train line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct train between Leicester and Desborough?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to Desborough?

    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 bus line till Market Harborough station near Desborough in Kettering.

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

    The total travel time between Leicester in Leicester and Desborough in Kettering by train and bus is about 53 min.

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

    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 Desborough?

    Get off the train at the Market Harborough stop, which is closest to Desborough in Kettering.

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