Travelling to Leicester

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Best day trips from Leicester

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

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Day trip from Leicester to Birmingham

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.

How to get from Leicester to Birmingham?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £11.

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Day trip from Leicester to London

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.

How to get from Leicester to London?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £49.

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Day trip from Leicester to Nottingham

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.

How to get from Leicester to Nottingham?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.

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A view of Coventry

Day trip from Leicester to Coventry

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.

How to get from Leicester to Coventry?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £16.

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A view of Sheffield

Day trip from Leicester to Sheffield

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.

How to get from Leicester to Sheffield?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £16.

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About Leicester

The historic city of Leicester is said to be the come of Shakespeare’s King Lear. Whether or not this is true, it is definitely the final resting place of Richard III. There is, however, much more to this vibrant city than its place in the history books.

How to Get to Leicester

Flights to Leicester

The two closest airports are East Midlands Airport and Birmingham Airport. There is a 24/7 Skylink service between the former and Leicester city centre. Birmingham International train station is about a kilometre from the airport and there are regular trains from there to Leicester city centre. There are no direct buses between Leicester city centre and Birmingham airport, but there are plenty of buses to Birmingham city centre.

Trains to Leicester

Leicester Railway Station is literally 5 minutes' walk from the city's main shopping area. Most services are run by East Midlands Trains. CrossCountry runs the lines serving East Anglia and the West Midlands. Trains from Leicester to London arrive at St Pancras International in slightly over an hour, making it easy to connect with the Eurostar.

Buses to Leicester

Technically Leicester has two bus stations: St Margaret's Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. At current time, however, Haymarket Bus Station is closed, with buses being redirected to other stops. St Margaret's is still very much open and has upwards of 15 companies using it, ensuring that there are plenty of options for getting to Leicester by bus.

How to Get Around Leicester

The centre of Leicester is easy to navigate by foot and the city prides itself on being bike-friendly. St. Margaret's Bus Station is also the place to find a number of local buses operate by a variety of companies, of which Arriva, First Bus and Centrebus are the biggest.

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