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King Richard III Visitor Centre
Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
24 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
27 m
Trains on 23 Sept
12
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Beeston to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Beeston to Leicester will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 12 trains from Beeston to Leicester, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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W70715
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C21828 · W70812
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C21799 · C21655Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Beeston to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 32 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Beeston to Leicester:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Beeston to Leicester costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 6m.
The journey is about 22m faster (29m by train vs 51m by car) and roughly £11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£16 vs £26). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Beeston to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21671 | 12:18 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h24 | 12:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21606 · W70796 | 12:24 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h39 | 13:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
C21174 | 12:39 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h44 | 13:23 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70710 | 13:18 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h24 | 13:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21800 · W70802 | 13:24 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h39 | 14:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
C21176 | 13:39 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h44 | 14:23 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70715 | 14:18 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h24 | 14:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21799 · C21655 | 14:24 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h39 | 15:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
C21175 | 14:39 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h44 | 15:23 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70720 | 15:18 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h24 | 15:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21828 · W70812 | 15:23 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h40 | 16:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
C21173 | 15:39 Beeston station (BEE) | 0h44 | 16:23 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Beeston to Leicester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 20m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.
Leicester’s main art and history museum, with dinosaur galleries, fine art and displays on the city’s people and past.
Museum beside Roman remains, exploring local archaeology from Roman Leicester to later city history in a compact setting.
Lively regenerated waterside with bars, boats, public art and an easy walk linking the city centre to the canal heritage area.
Large central park with formal gardens, broad lawns and space to relax near the university and city centre.
Attractive green space around abbey ruins and the River Soar, good for walks, wildlife and traces of medieval Leicester.
Red Leicester is a crumbly orange cow’s milk cheese from Leicestershire, long linked to the county and traditionally coloured with annatto for its rich hue.
Melton Mowbray pork pie is a hand-raised pie from Leicestershire with seasoned chopped pork and a distinctive free-form crust, traditionally eaten cold.
Stilton is a famous English blue cheese historically traded through Leicestershire, prized for its creamy texture and strong savoury flavour on local cheeseboards.
Popular Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile known for rich curries, tandoori dishes and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Stylish modern British restaurant and bar in St Martins Square, known for seasonal plates, cocktails and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Long-running vegetarian Gujarati restaurant serving thalis, snacks and sweets in a simple, busy setting loved by local families.
Moderate for a UK city. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, often just small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Beeston to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Beeston to Leicester trains use the Beeston to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Beeston and Leicester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Beeston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Beeston.
Ticket office support is available at Beeston.
Available at Beeston: Parking, WC.
Available at Beeston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Beeston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category - B Ramp provided by on-train staff. There is step-free access to the station, ticket office and platform 1 (northbound platform towards Nottingham). There is no step-free access to platform 2 (southbound platform towards London). This platform is accessed via a footbridge. For customers who are unable to use the footbridge, ie wheelchair customers, please contact EMR on 08457 125 678 and select option 3 - Assisted Travel - so that taxi arrangements can be made. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are 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.
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.
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