Distance between Leicester and London: these are the kilometers that separate the city of the 2016 Premier League winning team and the capital of the United Kingdom
The city of Leicester It is currently among the most popular among Italian and non-Italian tourists. In recent weeks many have been wondering how far it is from London, the capital of England. Below is detailed information about the kilometers that separate both cities, what means of public transport the visitor can count on to reach the English city and the duration of the journey. The distance between Leicester and London is approximately 143 km. By car, on the M1, it takes about two hours and fifteen minutes. If, on the other hand, you decide to travel on the M40, the journey time increases by up to thirty minutes more, up to a total of almost 160 minutes.
If you don't have a car, you can always count on public transportation, such as train. The Leicester-London route is served by the East Midlands Trains railway company. The train leaves Leicester station and has its final destination at St Pancras International. In total, the train operates two stops. The duration of the journey is just over 60 minutes. So it takes just over an hour to cover the distance between Leicester and London. The train is the most recommended way to get to London after spending a few days in the new capital of English football, Leicester.
The city owes its popularity to the feat of the Premier League team coached by Claudio Ranieri, who set out with the aim of saving itself but not only qualified for the next edition of the Champions League but also won the championship. The last means of public transport to get to London from Leicester is the coach. The departure is set from the English city's bus station, St. Margaret's Bus. The final destination is London's Victoria Coach, the capital's station.
It is necessary to look for the company called National Express, which covers the route, providing tourists with multiple daily trips. The duration of the trip is longer than that guaranteed by the train, approximately two hours and twenty minutes, approximately the same time as using the car. Tickets can be booked online in advance by purchasing on the official website of the company nationalexpress.com, where you will find the ticket prices and the possibility of completing the reservation by paying with a credit card or Paypal.
