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 south-west.
Leicester
is on the East Midlands Trains line from London St. Pancras to South Yorkshire.
Direct trains from London take 75 minutes. Market Harborough, Loughborough,
Melton Mowbray and Hinckley all have railway stations. The nearest station to
Ashby de la Zouch is Loughborough.
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.
Leicestershire
is a cycle-friendly destination. Follow inner city cycle-trails and
linear routes through Leicester and see how regeneration has changed the
city-scape.
