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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £34, while a flight costs an average of £433.
Distance: 487 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£433 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Leicester:
A train is £37 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Paris to Leicester costing on average £71.
A train is £399 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Leicester costing on average £433.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
Coach takes on average 12h 24m.
You'll arrive about 3h 37m sooner (4h 17m by flight vs 7h 54m by car). Tickets start at around £433 compared to roughly £68 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.
How to get to Leicester from Paris by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Paris to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Paris to Leicester.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Leicester:
A train is £37 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Paris to Leicester costing on average £71.
A train is £399 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Leicester costing on average £433.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
Coach takes on average 12h 24m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Leicester as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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