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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Great Yarmouth to Leicester
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Great Yarmouth to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Great Yarmouth to Leicester will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 2 trains that leave Great Yarmouth 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 193 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 6 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 Great Yarmouth to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Great Yarmouth to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 193 km
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£48 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Great Yarmouth to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Great Yarmouth to Leicester trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 06:12 Great Yarmouth | 3h36 | 09:48 Leicester | 2 changes | |
| 07:07 Great Yarmouth | 3h41 | 10:48 Leicester | 2 changes | |
| 08:17 Great Yarmouth | 3h31 | 11:48 Leicester | 2 changes | |
| 09:17 Great Yarmouth | 3h31 | 12:48 Leicester | 2 changes | |
| 10:17 Great Yarmouth | 3h31 | 13:48 Leicester | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Great Yarmouth to Leicester
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Trains from Great Yarmouth to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 19:17. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 01:49 |
Last train 19:17 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia from Great Yarmouth to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Great Yarmouth and Leicester from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Great Yarmouth to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth and Leicester
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 17:10 Saturday 06:50 - 17:10 Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster. Accessible taxis are usually available on the taxi rank at the front of the 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: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the concourse and open when the station is manned
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on concourse, and by night entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station entrance
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- 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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