Leeds to Leicester train

Thu, 15 May
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 15 May

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

LNER
13:453h04
Leeds
16:49Leicester
£351One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
13:111h51
Leeds
15:02Leicester
£431One-way
0 changes
LNER
14:453h04
Leeds
17:49Leicester
£521One-way
0 changes
LNER
16:453h04
Leeds
19:49Leicester
£521One-way
0 changes
LNER
18:453h04
Leeds
21:49Leicester
£521One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Leeds to Leicester

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.

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Coach

£52

Average Price

£11

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Cheapest

3h 1m

average duration

Fastest

2h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 36m

average duration

3h 6m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds to Leicester

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Trains from Leeds to Leicester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
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
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6

Train providers: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains trains Leeds to Leicester

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:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 51 min
  • Cheapest Price: £34
  • CrossCountry frequency: 15 a day

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