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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bromley to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 02 Dec
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
158 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bromley to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bromley to Leicester will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Bromley for Leicester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.
04:132h36
Bromley06:49Leicester
£521One-way
0 changes
04:132h36
Bromley06:49Leicester
£521One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bromley to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bromley to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 158 km
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3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bromley to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bromley to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 14:04
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:13 Bromley | 2h36 | 06:49 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bromley to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bromley to Leicester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 2h 13m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 22:23 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Train companies: Thameslink from Bromley to Leicester trainsThameslink trains will get you between Bromley and Leicester from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 52m
Cheapest Price
£54
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Bromley to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bromley 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.
A day trip from Bromley to Leicester is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 13m. However, there are 9 train services per day covering the 158 km distance.
Two to three days is typically enough to explore Leicester's key attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre, while also enjoying the local culture and dining.
The cheapest way to get from Bromley to Leicester is by coach, costing approximately £8.
The cost of a train ticket from Bromley to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £45.
The train distance from Bromley to Leicester is 158 km.
The train journey from Bromley to Leicester offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the Kent countryside, rolling hills, and quaint villages, providing a pleasant and occasionally scenic experience.
The last train from Bromley to Leicester departs at 22:23.
Booking trains from Bromley to Leicester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
There is no night train service from Bromley to Leicester.
The train journey from Bromley to Leicester covers a distance of 158 km and takes approximately 2h 13m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train station in Bromley that goes to Leicester is Bromley South (BMS), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
The first train from Bromley to Leicester leaves at 4:37.
Trains from Bromley to Leicester run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bromley to Leicester.
Yes, you can take the train from Bromley to Leicester.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bromley to Leicester.
To get from Bromley to Leicester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bromley and Leicester
Bromley
Leicester
The major train station for departures in Bromley is Bromley North. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bromley North for your trip from Bromley to Leicester.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 07:20 - 14:00 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Sandwich bar
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to both platforms via station concourse. Please note, no other station on this branch line have full step free access.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: station concourse
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Bromley North
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E in Tweedy Road.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:20 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: There is a WH Smith and a shoe repair shop located on the station.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms via lifts accessible from the booking hall. There are also steps down to the platform from the booking hall. There is also a separate overbridge further down the platforms to assist with interchanging at the station but this has step access only.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: at the right hand side of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Bromley South
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop Z outside Tesco
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:50 Saturday 07:20 - 14:00 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 1 for services to London. There is no step free access to Platform 2.Only step access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Eden Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Lewisham - Bus stop A on Upper Elmers End Road. Towards Hayes - Bus stop B on Upper Elmers End Road.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
Distance to city center
4 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services to London from station forecourt. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via Tesco car park. Step free Interchange between platforms via road (steep) is in excess of 600 metres. Step access between platforms via footbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Elmers End
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Lewisham -Bus stop B on Elmers End Road. Towards Hayes - Bus stop C on Elmers End Road.
- Metro: Tram link
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 07:20 - 14:00 Sunday Closed Public Holidays Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Short ramp access from car park to station entrance. Step free access to these terminal platform from station entrance via short steep ramp.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: By the exit to the platforms- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform island
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Hayes (Kent)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop B, near "The Baby Rack" shop
The major train station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your journey to Leicester from Bromley.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation 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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