The cheapest and fastest trains from East Midlands Parkway (EMD) to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Midlands Parkway (EMD) 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 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 4 trains that leave East Midlands Parkway (EMD) for Leicester station (LEI) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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.








Live departures
East Midlands Parkway (EMD) to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for East Midlands Parkway (EMD) to Leicester station (LEI) trains for today, Monday 29 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:15 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 0h14 | 05:29 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:25 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 0h17 | 14:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Midlands Parkway (EMD) to Leicester station (LEI)
Trains from East Midlands Parkway (EMD) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 13m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 06:27 |
Last train 22:33 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from East Midlands Parkway (EMD) to Leicester station (LEI) trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between East Midlands Parkway (EMD) and Leicester station (LEI) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Midlands Parkway (EMD) to Leicester station (LEI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Midlands Parkway (EMD) to Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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