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Cities Near Leicester

Cities near Leicester, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Nuneaton, Rugby, Corby. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Leicester, UK is Nuneaton, about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Nuneaton16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Rugby19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Corby21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Nottingham22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Coventry23 mi / 36 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Tamworth24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Burton upon Trent24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Derby24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Northampton29 mi / 46 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Leamington Spa29 mi / 47 km57 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Leicester

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Nuneaton, Rugby, Corby, Nottingham, Coventry. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Leicester include Nuneaton, Rugby, Corby, Nottingham, Coventry. The closest is Nuneaton, about 16 miles (26 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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