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Eastleigh to Leicester train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:42
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:07 Eastleigh | 3h32 | 07:39 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastleigh to Leicester
Trains from Eastleigh to Leicester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 04:41 |
Last train 21:23 |
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
Train companies: Cross Country from Eastleigh to Leicester trainsCross Country trains will get you between Eastleigh and Leicester from £50. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 42m
Cheapest Price
£191
Cross Country frequency
13 a day
FAQs: Eastleigh to Leicester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Eastleigh to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Eastleigh to Leicester.

Booking trains from Eastleigh to Leicester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Eastleigh to Leicester is 187 km.
The train journey from Eastleigh to Leicester covers a distance of 187 km and takes approximately 3h 32m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Eastleigh to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £50, while the average price tends to be around £81.
The first train from Eastleigh to Leicester leaves at 4:41.
The cheapest way to get from Eastleigh to Leicester is by train, costing approximately £50.
The train station in Eastleigh that goes to Leicester is Eastleigh station (ESL), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
The last train from Eastleigh to Leicester departs at 21:23.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Eastleigh to Leicester.
Trains from Eastleigh to Leicester run approximately 4 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Eastleigh to Leicester.
To travel from Eastleigh to Leicester, you can take a train.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Eastleigh to Leicester.
There is no night train service from Eastleigh to Leicester.
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Important Stations and Airports in Eastleigh and Leicester
Eastleigh
Leicester
The major train station for departures in Eastleigh is Eastleigh. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Eastleigh for your trip from Eastleigh to Leicester.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:00 - 18:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets open until 2030. The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 2 and 3.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Eastleigh
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Hill (A335) Bus Layby outside station Terminating services: Station forecourt off Station Hill (A335)
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 Eastleigh.
Amenities at train station
information
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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