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King Richard III Visitor Centre
Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£56
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£79
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
2 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
2 h 44 m
Trains on 23 Sept
6
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Leicester will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
To travel from Kingston upon Hull to Leicester you need to make at least one change.
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W70799Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kingston upon Hull to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 134 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£61 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kingston upon Hull to Leicester:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kingston upon Hull to Leicester costing on average £61.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 47m.
Tickets start at around £61 compared to roughly £28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-32.98. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Kingston upon Hull to Leicester trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:40 Kingston upon Hull | 3h35 | 20:15 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:25 Kingston upon Hull | 3h30 | 21:55 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
G89279+ W70784 | 8:28 Hull (HUL) | 2h35 | 11:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
W04503+ C21659+ W84667 | 8:36 Hull (HUL) | 2h54 | 11:30 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
G89280+ C21654 | 9:26 Hull (HUL) | 2h37 | 12:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
G89286+ W70796 | 10:25 Hull (HUL) | 2h38 | 13:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
W04507+ W84680+ W70799 | 10:33 Hull (HUL) | 2h55 | 13:28 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
W04507+ C04350+ G00966 | 10:33 Hull (HUL) | 3h16 | 13:49 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:51, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 1:51 |
Last train 22:52 |
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Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.
Leicester’s main art and history museum, with dinosaur galleries, fine art and displays on the city’s people and past.
Museum beside Roman remains, exploring local archaeology from Roman Leicester to later city history in a compact setting.
Lively regenerated waterside with bars, boats, public art and an easy walk linking the city centre to the canal heritage area.
Large central park with formal gardens, broad lawns and space to relax near the university and city centre.
Attractive green space around abbey ruins and the River Soar, good for walks, wildlife and traces of medieval Leicester.
Red Leicester is a crumbly orange cow’s milk cheese from Leicestershire, long linked to the county and traditionally coloured with annatto for its rich hue.
Melton Mowbray pork pie is a hand-raised pie from Leicestershire with seasoned chopped pork and a distinctive free-form crust, traditionally eaten cold.
Stilton is a famous English blue cheese historically traded through Leicestershire, prized for its creamy texture and strong savoury flavour on local cheeseboards.
Popular Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile known for rich curries, tandoori dishes and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Stylish modern British restaurant and bar in St Martins Square, known for seasonal plates, cocktails and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Long-running vegetarian Gujarati restaurant serving thalis, snacks and sweets in a simple, busy setting loved by local families.
Moderate for a UK city. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, often just small change.
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Leicester Railway Station -> Clock Tower, Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kingston upon Hull 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.

Most Kingston upon Hull to Leicester trains use the Hull to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Kingston upon Hull and Leicester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hull has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hull.
Wi-Fi is available at Hull. ATMs are available at Hull.
Ticket office support is available at Hull.
Available at Hull: Parking, WC.
Available at Hull: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hull: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, 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.
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 options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
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.
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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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