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station information and facilities
Leicester
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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FAQ: Travel from Leicester station (LEI)
Everything you need to know about Leicester station (LEI): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.
Staff help is available at Leicester station for passengers with reduced mobility, ensuring accessibility services are provided.
Leicester station is conveniently located near attractions such as the King Richard III Visitor Centre, the New Walk Museum, and Leicester Cathedral.
There is no data available indicating a car rental service at Leicester station.
The city center is approximately 0.944 kilometers from Leicester station.
To get to the city center from Leicester station, you can take advantage of rail replacement services, with coaches departing from the front of the station.
It is recommended to arrive at Leicester train station at least 15-30 minutes before departure to ensure ample time for ticket collection and navigating the station.
Leicester station is located on London Road in Leicester, Leicestershire, with the postcode LE2 0QB.
Parking is available at the Leicester station with a short stay car park.
Train ticket prices from Leicester Station to nearby airports vary depending on the route and time of travel.
Leicester station offers rail replacement services with coaches departing from the station's front.
Leicester station has regular security measures in place, making it generally safe to travel early in the morning or late in the evening, though it is always advisable to stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings.
Security and ticket checks are typically conducted at Leicester station to ensure passenger safety and valid ticket usage.
Yes, there are toilets at Leicester station, located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2, and Platform 3/4. National key toilets are available on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4, operated by a radar key obtainable from the Duty Manager at the end of Platform 3/4.
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