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

By bus and train

To get from Leicester to Rushden in East Northamptonshire, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Wellingborough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the X47 bus from Castle Way, Wellingborough station to Salvation Army Citadel, Rushden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 4848
Bus - X47X47
Walk to Rushden
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
    Wellingborough
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dryden Road, Wellingborough
    ID ntndmama
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Wellingborough
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castle Way, Wellingborough
    ID ntnawpjw
    3 min
  • 7
    Bus - X47X47
    Wait for bus
    X47
    Higham Ferrers
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salvation Army Citadel, Rushden
    ID nthatadp
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rushden
    Walk to
    Rushden
    College Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and 50

To get from Leicester to Rushden in East Northamptonshire, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Kettering station. Next, take the 50 bus from Police Station, Kettering station to Barwick House, Rushden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 5050
Walk to Rushden
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
    Kettering
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Police Station, Kettering
    ID ntnamdgt
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Rushden
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barwick House, Rushden
    ID ntndtpjg
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rushden
    Walk to
    Rushden
    College Street
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leicester to Rushden

The distance between Leicester, East Northamptonshire and Rushden, East Northamptonshire is approximately 41.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester to Rushden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Northamptonshire – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leicester

Leicester is located at Leicester, East Northamptonshire and the nearest public transport station is Prebend Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

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

Public transport stations close to Rushden, East Northamptonshire

Rushden is located at College Street, East Northamptonshire and the nearest public transport station is Adnitt Road, Rushden.

Bus stations close to Rushden:

  • Adnitt Road, Rushden
  • Bp Garage, Rushden
  • Oakley Arms Ph, Rushden

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and 50

To get from Leicester to Rushden in East Northamptonshire, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Kettering station. Next, take the 50 bus from Police Station, Kettering station to Barwick House, Rushden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 5050
Walk to Rushden
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
    Kettering
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Police Station, Kettering
    ID ntnamdgt
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Rushden
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barwick House, Rushden
    ID ntndtpjg
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rushden
    Walk to
    Rushden
    College Street
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 48, Bus line X47.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 50.

  • Is there a direct train between Leicester and Rushden?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to Rushden?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from London St Pancras International station near Leicester in Leicester to Wellingborough station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Rushden station near Rushden in East Northamptonshire.

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

    The total travel time between Leicester in Leicester and Rushden in East Northamptonshire by train and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    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 Rushden?

    Get off the train at the Rushden stop, which is closest to Rushden in East Northamptonshire.

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