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: Leicester is also accessible from multiple other airports in th UK, including: | : Leicester is also accessible from multiple other airports in th UK, including: | ||
* '''[http://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/ | * '''[http://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/ Birmingham International Airport]''' | ||
The airport has a train station attached, from which Leicester is accessible with one change at Birmingham New Street (10 minutes away). | The airport has a train station attached, from which Leicester is accessible with one change at Birmingham New Street (10 minutes away). | ||
There is also a [http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/airport/birmingham-airport.aspx coach service] (one change). | There is also a [http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/airport/birmingham-airport.aspx coach service] (one change). | ||
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* '''[http://www.london-luton.co.uk Luton Airport]''' | * '''[http://www.london-luton.co.uk Luton Airport]''' | ||
There are regular train services from Luton Airport Parkway to Leicester. | There are regular train services from Luton Airport Parkway to Leicester. | ||
[http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/airport/london-luton-airport.aspx Coach services] also run from the airport. | |||
* '''[http://www.gatwickairport.com Gatwick Airport]''' | * '''[http://www.gatwickairport.com Gatwick Airport]''' | ||
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Many people from other regions will also be able to visit the UK without a visa. To determine whether you will need a visa to visit the UK, go to [http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk www.ukvisas.gov.uk]. The nature of any visa required will depend on your nationality and your current country of residence. The typical cost for a VISA for a short visit to the UK is '''£76'''.<ref>[http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/fees/ UK Border Agency fees]</ref> | Many people from other regions will also be able to visit the UK without a visa. To determine whether you will need a visa to visit the UK, go to [http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk www.ukvisas.gov.uk]. The nature of any visa required will depend on your nationality and your current country of residence. The typical cost for a VISA for a short visit to the UK is '''£76'''.<ref>[http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/fees/ UK Border Agency fees]</ref> | ||
The following individuals can enter the | The following individuals can enter the United Kingdom without a visa: | ||
;As of right | ;As of right | ||
* Citizens of [[:wikipedia:Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] countries who have the [[:wikipedia:Right of abode (United Kingdom)|right of abode]] in the United Kingdom under the | * Citizens of [[:wikipedia:Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] countries who have the [[:wikipedia:Right of abode (United Kingdom)|right of abode]] in the United Kingdom under the Immigration Act 1971 | ||
* Citizens of [[:wikipedia:European Union member state|European Union member states]] | * Citizens of [[:wikipedia:European Union member state|European Union member states]] | ||
* Citizens of non-EU member states of the [[:wikipedia:European Economic Area|European Economic Area]] ( | * Citizens of non-EU member states of the [[:wikipedia:European Economic Area|European Economic Area]] (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland) | ||
* | * British Nationals (whether they have the right of abode in the United Kingdom or not) of the following categories: | ||
**[[:wikipedia:British citizen|British citizens]] | **[[:wikipedia:British citizen|British citizens]] | ||
**[[:wikipedia:British Overseas Territories citizen|British Overseas Territories citizens]] | **[[:wikipedia:British Overseas Territories citizen|British Overseas Territories citizens]] | ||
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**[[:wikipedia:British subject|British subjects]] | **[[:wikipedia:British subject|British subjects]] | ||
All the countries below have visa-free access to the | All the countries below have visa-free access to the UK for at least 90 days. | ||
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: [[Image:Icons-flag-ch.png]] [[wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]] | : [[Image:Icons-flag-ch.png]] [[wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]] | ||
: [[Image:Icons-flag-tw.png]] [[wikipedia:Taiwan|Taiwan]] | : [[Image:Icons-flag-tw.png]] [[wikipedia:Taiwan|Taiwan]] | ||
: [[Image:Icons-flag-us.png]] [[wikipedia:United States|United States]] | : [[Image:Icons-flag-us.png]] [[wikipedia:United States|United States]] | ||
: [[Image:Icons-flag-uy.png]] [[wikipedia:Uruguay|Uruguay]] | : [[Image:Icons-flag-uy.png]] [[wikipedia:Uruguay|Uruguay]] | ||
Revision as of 21:52, 19 May 2012
The nearest airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport, with direct flights to approximately 90 destinations in 28 countries. The Leicester Skylink bus service operates a frequent service (every 30 minutes during the day and hourly at night) connecting the airport with Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station. There is also a taxi rank outside St Margaret's.
East Midlands Airport (from outside UK): +44 1332 852 852
- Leicester is also accessible from multiple other airports in th UK, including:
The airport has a train station attached, from which Leicester is accessible with one change at Birmingham New Street (10 minutes away). There is also a coach service (one change).
There are regular train services from Luton Airport Parkway to Leicester.
Coach services also run from the airport.
A coach service operates to Leicester at St. Margaret's Bus Station.
Stansted has a direct train connection to Leicester.
There is a direct coach service from Leicester to Heathrow Airport. Further travel options can be found on the airport's page.
You can take a taxi to Leicester from a majority of the airports, for some details please see here.
Visa issues
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The United Kingdom is a member country of the European Union. This means that all citizens of EU member states with a valid travel document (passport or European ID card) are allowed to travel freely within the European Union (including the UK) for up to 3 months.
Many people from other regions will also be able to visit the UK without a visa. To determine whether you will need a visa to visit the UK, go to www.ukvisas.gov.uk. The nature of any visa required will depend on your nationality and your current country of residence. The typical cost for a VISA for a short visit to the UK is £76.[1]
The following individuals can enter the United Kingdom without a visa:
- As of right
- Citizens of Commonwealth countries who have the right of abode in the United Kingdom under the Immigration Act 1971
- Citizens of European Union member states
- Citizens of non-EU member states of the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland)
- British Nationals (whether they have the right of abode in the United Kingdom or not) of the following categories:
All the countries below have visa-free access to the UK for at least 90 days.
* - European Union member states