4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$40 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Leicester
How to get from Cambridge to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C7539610:00 AM1h49Cambridge station (CBG)11:49 AMLeicester station (LEI)$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C7539610:00 AM1h49Cambridge station (CBG)11:49 AMLeicester station (LEI)$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX7771:50 AM1h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)3:25 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C753949:00 AM1h49Cambridge station (CBG)10:49 AMLeicester station (LEI)$351One-way0 transfers
- C7539911:00 AM1h49Cambridge station (CBG)12:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)$351One-way0 transfers
- C753928:00 AM1h49Cambridge station (CBG)9:49 AMLeicester station (LEI)$351One-way0 transfers
- NX7779:50 AM1h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)11:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM7h05Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)9:05 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$381One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM7h25Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)9:25 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 02
Apr 03
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Leicester
Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Leicester.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Leicester:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Leicester costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Travelling from Cambridge to Leicester: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
