SHEERNESS → LEICESTER

Sheerness to Leicester taxi.

Door to door from Sheerness to Leicester: about 158 miles, typically 3 hr – 3 hr 55. Fixed price agreed when you book, 24 hours a day.

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Your journey from Sheerness to Leicester

Leicester is a regular trip for students, sports fans and family visits, reached up the M1.

From Sheerness, Leicester is about 158 miles by road, usually 3 hr – 3 hr 55 door to door. The usual route is the A249, M2, A2, Dartford Crossing (A282), M25, A414, M1 and A5460. It crosses the Thames at Dartford, where queues build at busy times, so we plan the pickup time with a margin.

It's a long drive, so we'll stop for a comfort break whenever you need one. You can sleep, read or work on the way, and arrive without the stress of changes, platforms and connections.

WHY PEOPLE BOOK

Going to Leicester

University moves: Leicester and De Montfort
Football at the King Power Stadium
Rugby at Welford Road
The King Richard III Visitor Centre

DROP-OFF POINTS

Where we take you in Leicester

Leicester station
University of Leicester and De Montfort campuses
King Power Stadium
City-centre hotels

Or any other address in Leicester and the East Midlands: just tell us when you book.

TAXI OR TRAIN?

Compare your options.

By train

By train from Sheerness, Leicester usually means at least three changes: the branch line to Sittingbourne, a train into London, a cross-London trip to London St Pancras, then a train to Leicester.

Fine if you're travelling light, but every change means carrying bags and a chance of missing a connection.

By taxi

One vehicle from your door in Sheerness to the address you need in Leicester. Luggage goes in the boot, and you leave when it suits you, day or night.

Travelling as a family or group? You pay one fixed fare between you rather than a ticket each, and our 8-seater minibus keeps up to 8 people together.

Other cities we drive to.

Measured by road, closest first. Typical times; traffic can add more.

Destination	Distance	Typical time
London	53 mi	1 hr 35 – 2 hr 20
Brighton	82 mi	1 hr 40 – 2 hr 10
Reading	95 mi	1 hr 55 – 2 hr 30
Cambridge	96 mi	1 hr 55 – 2 hr 30
Ipswich	102 mi	2 hr – 2 hr 35
Milton Keynes	111 mi	2 hr 5 – 2 hr 45
Portsmouth	116 mi	2 hr 10 – 2 hr 50
Oxford	124 mi	2 hr 25 – 3 hr 10
Southampton	127 mi	2 hr 30 – 3 hr 10
Norwich	151 mi	3 hr – 3 hr 50
Coventry	153 mi	2 hr 55 – 3 hr 50
Bournemouth	155 mi	2 hr 55 – 3 hr 50
Bath	165 mi	3 hr 20 – 4 hr 20
Bristol	171 mi	3 hr 15 – 4 hr 15
Birmingham	175 mi	3 hr 15 – 4 hr 15
Nottingham	184 mi	3 hr 30 – 4 hr 35
Cardiff	203 mi	3 hr 55 – 5 hr 5
Sheffield	218 mi	4 hr 10 – 5 hr 25
Exeter	221 mi	4 hr 20 – 5 hr 40
Leeds	244 mi	4 hr 35 – 5 hr 55
York	251 mi	4 hr 45 – 6 hr 10
Manchester	256 mi	4 hr 50 – 6 hr 20
Liverpool	268 mi	5 hr – 6 hr 30
Newcastle	325 mi	6 hr – 7 hr 50

FAQ

Sheerness to Leicester questions.

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How long is a taxi from Sheerness to Leicester?

Usually 3 hr – 3 hr 55 for the 158-mile drive, depending on traffic and any comfort breaks.

Does the route to Leicester use the Dartford Crossing?

Yes. The usual route crosses the Thames at Dartford. Any crossing charge is included in the fare we agree when you book.

Is the price fixed?

Yes. We agree the fare when you book, so traffic on the day doesn't change what you pay.

Can we stop for a break on the way?

Yes. On longer journeys, just tell the driver when you'd like a comfort break and they'll stop at the next services.

Can you bring us back too?

Yes. We can book your return from Leicester at the same time, for the same day or a later date.

What if there are more than four of us?

Our 8-seater minibus takes up to 8 passengers with luggage, so the whole group travels together for one fixed fare.

Need a taxi? We're on our way.

Local, airport or long-distance — call us any time, day or night.

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