Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Leicester will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leeds for Leicester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 4 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.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Train | Most popular Coach |
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£52 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 1m average duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m average duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Train providers 4 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 21:11 |
You can travel by train to Leicester from Leeds with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains for as low as £33. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Leicester from Leeds. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Leeds to Leicester train information with CrossCountry:
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