Featuring good road and rail connections, Leicester also has a good airport, making travelling to and from Leicester easy and convenient.  With regular local, regional and inter-city rail services, Leicester’s train station received the accolade of “Highly Commended Large Station of the year” in 2005. Leicester is only 100 miles north from London, 65 miles south from Sheffield, 40 miles east from Birmingham and 40 miles west of Peterborough.

Close to the heart of the M1 Motorway and near the start of the M69, Leicester offers fast connections to the rest of the country. The East Midlands Airport is located 20 miles north of Leicester, providing easy access to the rest of the world.  With bus and coach services operating both locally and nationally, Leicester’s bus services can connect you to other parts of the country, using companies such as National Express, Stagecoach and First Group.