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

From East Northamptonshire to Leicester by bus and train

To get from East Northamptonshire to Leicester in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X47 bus from Asda, Rushden station to Post Office, Wellingborough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Wellingborough station to Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X47X47
Bus - 4848
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Asda, Rushden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Asda, Rushden
    ID ntndpdgw
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X47X47
    Wait for bus
    X47
    Northampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Wellingborough
    ID ntnawpwg
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Kettering
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elsden Road, Wellingborough
    ID ntndmamg
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wellingborough
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Nottingham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Northamptonshire to Leicester by bus and train via X47, 50 and EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY

To get from East Northamptonshire to Leicester in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X47 bus from Station Road, Rushden station to Northampton Road, Higham Ferrers station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Kettering station to Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Bus - X47X47
Bus - 5050
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Station Road, Rushden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Northamptonshire
  • 2
    Bus - X47X47
    Wait for bus
    X47
    Raunds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northampton Road, Higham Ferrers
    ID ntnajwmj
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Kettering
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Police Station, Kettering
    ID ntnamdjp
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kettering
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Nottingham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Northamptonshire to Leicester

The distance between East Northamptonshire, East Midlands and Leicester, East Midlands is approximately 43.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Northamptonshire to Leicester 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 East Northamptonshire

East Northamptonshire is located at East Northamptonshire, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Station Road, Rushden.

Bus stations close to East Northamptonshire:

  • Station Road, Rushden
  • Asda, Rushden
  • Hayway, Rushden

Public transport stations close to Leicester, East Midlands

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
  • Abbey Street, Leicester
  • Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester

Alternative route from East Northamptonshire to Leicester by bus and train via X47, 50 and EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY

To get from East Northamptonshire to Leicester in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X47 bus from Station Road, Rushden station to Northampton Road, Higham Ferrers station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Kettering station to Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Bus - X47X47
Bus - 5050
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Station Road, Rushden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Northamptonshire
  • 2
    Bus - X47X47
    Wait for bus
    X47
    Raunds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northampton Road, Higham Ferrers
    ID ntnajwmj
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Kettering
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Police Station, Kettering
    ID ntnamdjp
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kettering
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Nottingham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line X47, Bus line 48, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line X47, Bus line 50, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Northamptonshire and Leicester in East Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Northamptonshire to Leicester in East Midlands?

    The X47 bus line goes from Asda, Rushden station near East Northamptonshire to Northampton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Northampton station near Leicester in East Midlands

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

    The total travel time between East Northamptonshire and Leicester in East Midlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Northamptonshire to get to Leicester in East Midlands?

    Get on the X47 bus from the Asda, Rushden stop near East Northamptonshire in East Midlands.

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

    Get off the bus at the Northampton station, which is closest to Leicester in East Midlands.

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