How to get to Leicester from Newport

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Compare train and coach for Newport to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Newport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £38.

Distance: 173 km

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£21

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£54

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4h 12m

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3h 42m

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3h 11m

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2h 41m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Newport to Leicester

How to get to Leicester from Newport by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Newport to Leicester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
13:504h35
Newport
18:25Leicester
£151One-way
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National Express
13:504h35
Newport
18:25Leicester
£151One-way
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National Express
13:504h35
Newport
18:25Leicester
£151One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Newport 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 Newport to Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newport and Leicester including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Newport to Leicester is a coach with an average price of £17.

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

A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Leicester costing on average £38.

The fastest way to travel from Newport to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 25m.

The Newport to Leicester distance is approximately 173 km.
The average frequency per day from Newport to Leicester is:
  • Around 34 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newport to Leicester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Newport, Kingsway and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newport to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Newport to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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