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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Leicester station (LEI)
- Cheapest price on 14 Nov
- £15
- Average ticket price on 14 Nov
- £22
- Fastest journey on 14 Nov
- 48 m
- Average journey duration on 14 Nov
- 1 h 19 m
- Trains on 14 Nov
- 6
- Distance
- 40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Leicester station (LEI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
To travel from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Leicester station (LEI) you need to make at least one change.
G01097 · G666268:51 2h00 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 10:51 Leicester station (LEI) £15 1 One-way 1 change- G01100 · G66628
9:50 2h01 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 11:51 Leicester station (LEI) £15 1 One-way 1 change - G00776 · G00788
8:18 1h32 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 9:50 Leicester station (LEI) £15 1 One-way 1 change - G01141 · G00809
9:41 1h29 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 11:10 Leicester station (LEI) £29 1 One-way 1 change - G00685+
C215359:40 0h48 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 10:28 Leicester station (LEI) £29 1 One-way 1 change
- G00685+C21535
9:40 0h48 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 10:28 Leicester station (LEI) £29 1 One-way 1 change - G00683+W70776
8:40 0h48 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 9:28 Leicester station (LEI) £29 1 One-way 1 change - G01141 · G00809
9:41 1h29 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 11:10 Leicester station (LEI) £29 1 One-way 1 change - G00776 · G00788
8:18 1h32 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 9:50 Leicester station (LEI) £15 1 One-way 1 change - G01097 · G66626
8:51 2h00 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 10:51 Leicester station (LEI) £15 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 16:51. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 32m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 16:51 |
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Frequently asked questions about your Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Leicester station (LEI) trip
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Live departures
Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Leicester station (LEI) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00776 · G00788 | 8:18 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 1h32 | 9:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W70776+G00683 | 8:40 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h48 | 9:28 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| G01097 · G66626 | 8:51 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 2h00 | 10:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21535+G00685 | 9:40 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h48 | 10:28 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| G01141 · G00809 | 9:41 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 1h29 | 11:10 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| G01100 · G66628 | 9:50 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 2h01 | 11:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Leicester station (LEI) train
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Important Stations and Airports in Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) and Leicester station (LEI)
Most Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Leicester station (LEI) trains use the Burton-on-Trent to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) and Leicester station (LEI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Burton-on-Trent from Burton-on-Trent city centre
Burton-on-Trent train station facilities and services
Burton-on-Trent has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burton-on-Trent.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Burton-on-Trent.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burton-on-Trent: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B This station has step free access to both platforms. There is a lift from the main station building onto the platforms then a short ramp with moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on Useful Information Poster, 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: No.
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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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