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

By bus and train

To get from Leicester to Leicester in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 9.1|NINES bus from Hartington Drive, Sutton Forest Side station to Railway Station, Alfreton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Chesterfield station to Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Bus - 9.1|NINES9.1|NINES
Train - NORTHERN
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Hartington Drive, Sutton Forest Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Leicester
  • 2
    Bus - 9.1|NINES9.1|NINES
    Wait for bus
    9.1|NINES
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Alfreton
    ID dbsagatd
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alfreton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    12 min
  • 7
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 9.3|NINES, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY

To get from Leicester to Leicester in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 9.3|NINES bus from Hartington Drive, Sutton Forest Side station to Railway Station, Alfreton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham station to Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Bus - 9.3|NINES9.3|NINES
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Hartington Drive, Sutton Forest Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Leicester
  • 2
    Bus - 9.3|NINES9.3|NINES
    Wait for bus
    9.3|NINES
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Alfreton
    ID dbsagatd
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alfreton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Norwich
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nottingham
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    20 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 Leicester to Leicester

The distance between Leicester, East Midlands and Leicester, East Midlands is approximately 71.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester 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 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 Leicester, East Midlands

Leicester is located at Leicester, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
  • St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
  • Orchard Street, Leicester

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 9.3|NINES, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY

To get from Leicester to Leicester in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 9.3|NINES bus from Hartington Drive, Sutton Forest Side station to Railway Station, Alfreton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham station to Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Bus - 9.3|NINES9.3|NINES
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Hartington Drive, Sutton Forest Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Leicester
  • 2
    Bus - 9.3|NINES9.3|NINES
    Wait for bus
    9.3|NINES
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Alfreton
    ID dbsagatd
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alfreton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Norwich
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nottingham
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    20 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 Leicester to Leicester?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 9.1|NINES, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 9.3|NINES, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

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

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

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

    The 9.1|NINES bus line goes from Derby station near Leicester to Railway Station, Alfreton station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Leicester station near Leicester in East Midlands

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

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

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

    Get on the 9.1|NINES bus from the Derby stop near Leicester in East Midlands.

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

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

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