Getting Here

Leicestershire lies at the heart of England in the East Midlands. With excellent road, rail and air links, it is easy to reach from all parts of the UK.

Travelling by Car
Leicester is 2 hours by car from London, 1 hour from Birmingham and 2 hours from Manchester. The M1 passes through Leicestershire, with junctions 20 - 24 providing good access to the county. The M69 and M6 also offer easy access from Birmingham, Wales and the Southwest. For Leicester car park information click here.

Travelling by Train
Leicester is on the Midland Mainline from London St. Pancras to South Yorkshire. Direct trains from London take 75 minutes. Central Trains also provide regular services from Birmingham (50 minutes), and from the east and west of the UK. Market Harborough, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray and Hinckley all have railway stations. The nearest station to Ashby de la Zouch is Loughborough. For further information contact National Rail Enquiries.

Travelling by Coach
National Express offer national coach services to Leicester. London to Leicester takes just under 3 hours. Ashby de la Zouch, Coalville, Kegworth, Market Harborough, Loughborough and East Midlands Airport are also served by National Express.

Travelling by Air
East Midlands Airport is based in North Leicestershire, near Castle Doinington and is just 30 minutes by car from Leicester. Birmingham International Airport is 45 minutes by car from Leicester.

Local Travel
For information on bus services throughout Leicester and Leicestershire, including Park and Ride services for the city, call the Travel Line on 0870 608 2 608. For Leicester car park information click here.