How to get from Leicester to East Staffordshire by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Leicester to East Staffordshire in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Derby station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SKYLINK DERBY bus and finally take the X38 bus from Victoria Street, Derby station to High Street, Burton upon Trent station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Bus - X38X38
Walk to East Staffordshire
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
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Derby
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
    ID dbyadamd
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Derby
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmda
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Street, Derby
    ID dbyajamt
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Burton upon Trent
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Burton upon Trent
    ID stadamdm
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Staffordshire
    Walk to
    East Staffordshire
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, CROSSCOUNTRY and X38

To get from Leicester to East Staffordshire 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 Nottingham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the X38 bus from Railway Station, Burton upon Trent station to High Street, Burton upon Trent station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X38X38
Walk to East Staffordshire
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
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nottingham
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Cardiff Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burton-On-Trent
    ID BUT
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Burton upon Trent
    ID stadajmp
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Burton upon Trent
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Burton upon Trent
    ID stadamdm
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Staffordshire
    Walk to
    East Staffordshire
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leicester to East Staffordshire

The distance between Leicester, East Midlands and East Staffordshire, East Midlands is approximately 42.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester to East Staffordshire 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 East Staffordshire, East Midlands

East Staffordshire is located at East Staffordshire, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is New Street, Burton upon Trent.

Bus stations close to East Staffordshire:

  • New Street, Burton upon Trent
  • Lichfield Street, Burton upon Trent
  • High Street, Burton upon Trent

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, CROSSCOUNTRY and X38

To get from Leicester to East Staffordshire 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 Nottingham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the X38 bus from Railway Station, Burton upon Trent station to High Street, Burton upon Trent station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X38X38
Walk to East Staffordshire
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
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nottingham
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Cardiff Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burton-On-Trent
    ID BUT
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Burton upon Trent
    ID stadajmp
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Burton upon Trent
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Burton upon Trent
    ID stadamdm
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Staffordshire
    Walk to
    East Staffordshire
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to East Staffordshire?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line SKYLINK DERBY, Bus line X38.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leicester to East Staffordshire?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X38.

  • Is there a direct train between Leicester and East Staffordshire?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to East Staffordshire?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Sheffield station near Leicester in Leicester to Derby station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till East Staffordshire station near East Staffordshire in East Midlands.

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

    The total travel time between Leicester in Leicester and East Staffordshire in East Midlands by train and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the East Staffordshire stop, which is closest to East Staffordshire in East Midlands.

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