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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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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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FAQs: Newport to Leicester
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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.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 25m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by coach.
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