How to get to Leicester from Frankfurt am Main

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Compare coach, train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £134 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £134, while a flight costs an average of £412.

Distance: 736 km

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£412

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19h 52m

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Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester

Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester is a coach with an average price of £134.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester:

A coach is £279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester costing on average £412.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Coach takes on average 19h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Leicester including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 40m sooner (2h 21m by flight vs 11h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £412 compared to roughly £85 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester

How to get to Leicester from Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Best day trips from Leicester by train

The most popular day trips by train from Leicester are London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry and Sheffield. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Leicester on Omio.

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Day trip from Leicester to London by train

Why visit London for the day?

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.

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Day trip from Leicester to Birmingham by train

Why visit Birmingham for the day?

Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.

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Day trip from Leicester to Nottingham by train

Why visit Nottingham for the day?

Nottingham is known for the Robin Hood legend, its lace-making past and a lively student atmosphere. The compact city blends Nottingham Castle and the Lace Market with independent shops, music and strong sporting traditions.

A view of Coventry

Day trip from Leicester to Coventry by train

Why visit Coventry for the day?

Coventry blends medieval history with post-war architecture and a strong industrial past. It is best known for its cathedral ruins, modern Coventry Cathedral and links to British car making.

A view of Sheffield

Day trip from Leicester to Sheffield by train

Why visit Sheffield for the day?

Sheffield is known for its steelmaking heritage, modern music culture and easy access to green space. It feels both urban and outdoorsy, with Victorian buildings, independent venues and the Peak District nearby.

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FAQs: Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Leicester.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Leicester including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester is a coach with an average price of £134.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester:

A coach is £279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester costing on average £412.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Coach takes on average 19h 52m.

The Frankfurt am Main to Leicester distance is approximately 736 km.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 15 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Leicester as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leicester by coach.
  • Travel with Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Malta Air, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways to go to Leicester by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester:
  • 17 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), Birmingham New Street (BHM), Birmingham, Nottingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Frankfurt am Main to Leicester, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
Two to three days is typically enough to explore Leicester's key attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre, while also enjoying the local culture and dining.

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