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

From Leicester to Rushden 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 50 bus from New Street, Irthlingborough station to (Rushden) Barwick House, Rushden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The bus and train schedule from Leicester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rushden on the Moovit app.

83min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 4848
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
    Wellingborough
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roundhouse Way, Wellingborough
    ID nthdwptg
    620 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Kettering
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Street, Irthlingborough
    ID ntndjpaw
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Rushden
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    (Rushden) Barwick House, Rushden
    ID ntndtpjg
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rushden
    Walk to
    Rushden
    College Street
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leicester to Rushden by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, 48 and X47

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 Nene Park Nhs Clinic, Irthlingborough station to Rushden George Street, Rushden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Leicester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rushden on the Moovit app.

101min
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
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roundhouse Way, Wellingborough
    ID nthdwptg
    620 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Kettering
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nene Park Nhs Clinic, Irthlingborough
    ID ntndtmpd
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - X47X47
    Wait for bus
    X47
    Northampton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rushden George Street, Rushden
    ID ntnatdjt
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rushden
    Walk to
    Rushden
    College Street
    260 m • 4 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 70.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Leicester to Rushden

To check the bus and train schedule from Leicester to Rushden using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Leicester) and destination (Rushden), 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.

Alternative route from Leicester to Rushden by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, 48 and X47

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 Nene Park Nhs Clinic, Irthlingborough station to Rushden George Street, Rushden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Leicester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rushden on the Moovit app.

101min
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
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roundhouse Way, Wellingborough
    ID nthdwptg
    620 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Kettering
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nene Park Nhs Clinic, Irthlingborough
    ID ntndtmpd
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - X47X47
    Wait for bus
    X47
    Northampton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rushden George Street, Rushden
    ID ntnatdjt
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rushden
    Walk to
    Rushden
    College Street
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Train line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 48, Bus line 50.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Train line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 48, Bus line X47.

  • 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 23 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 Wellingborough 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 23 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 Wellingborough stop, which is closest to Rushden in East Northamptonshire.