The cheapest and fastest trains from Berkhamsted to Leicester
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berkhamsted to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berkhamsted to Leicester will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 2 trains that leave Berkhamsted for Leicester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Berkhamsted to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berkhamsted to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 105 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£55 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Berkhamsted to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Berkhamsted to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:56 Berkhamsted | 3h16 | 07:12 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:35 Berkhamsted | 3h29 | 08:04 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berkhamsted to Leicester
Trains from Berkhamsted to Leicester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 22:52 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains from Berkhamsted to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Berkhamsted and Leicester from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Berkhamsted to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berkhamsted 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Berkhamsted and Leicester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: There is a Ticket Vending Machine at each station entrance.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 4. The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 4. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-1900 and Sunday 08:00-17:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 4. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-1900 and Sunday 08:00-17:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will use the public bus stops on either side of High Street, near the front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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