How to get to Cirencester from Leicester

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Compare for Leicester to Cirencester

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Cirencester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £74.

Distance: 117 km

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£19

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£74

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£21

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4h 22m

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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2h 4m

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The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Cirencester is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Cirencester:

A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Cirencester costing on average £74.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Cirencester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Cirencester take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 22m.

Yes, you can take a between Leicester and Cirencester.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £74 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-53.00. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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FAQs: Leicester to Cirencester

Travel to Cirencester 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 Leicester to Cirencester.

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You can travel between Leicester and Cirencester by .
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Cirencester is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Cirencester:

A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Cirencester costing on average £74.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Cirencester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Cirencester take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 22m.

The Leicester to Cirencester distance is approximately 117 km.
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Cirencester is:
  • Around 8 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Cirencester as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Cirencester:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C).
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Kemble station (KEM).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Cirencester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry to go to Cirencester by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cirencester by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Cirencester:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Cirencester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cheltenham, Longford, Gloucester, Swindon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cirencester and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Leicester to Cirencester, you can take a .
Two to three days are ideal to explore Cirencester, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Corinium Museum, Cirencester Park, and the historic Market Place, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.

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