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Museum of the Iron Age
Local museum covering Andover’s history, archaeology, and community stories, with family-friendly displays inside a former Georgian townhouse.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Andover
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Trains from Leicester to Andover run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £95 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 3h 12m.
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 161 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £95 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 22:52 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
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.
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Complete guide to Andover
Things to do in Andover
Discover the best of Andover — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Andover trip today.
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Whitchurch Silk Mill
Working watermill with restored machinery and exhibitions on milling and river heritage, offering a characterful visit in nearby Whitchurch.
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Museum of Army Flying
Historic house museum with period rooms, military connections, and changing displays in a substantial country estate near Andover.
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Vigo Park
Central public garden with mature trees, riverside paths, a bandstand, and open lawns that make it a popular place to relax in town.
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Charlton Lakes
Large country park with woodland, meadows, waymarked trails, and family facilities, ideal for an easy outdoor escape near town.
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Anton Lakes Nature Reserve
Riverside nature reserve with level walking routes, birdlife, and attractive wetland scenery that offers a quieter side of the Andover area.
Hampshire Beef Stew
A hearty Hampshire stew of slow-cooked beef, onions and root vegetables. It reflects the county’s farming tradition and classic rural pub cooking.
- Gluten-free
Tunworth-Style Hampshire Cheese
Crumbly hard cheese traditionally made in Hampshire from cow’s milk. It is a long-standing local speciality often served on ploughman’s lunches.
Bangers And Mash
A simple pub favourite of local sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. It is widely eaten in Hampshire and showcases British pork cookery.
Spice Route
Popular Indian restaurant with a long-standing local reputation for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service.
Villagio
Smart modern British restaurant in Andover town centre, known for seasonal dishes, steaks and a relaxed but polished atmosphere.
Chalkhill Blue
Contemporary restaurant and bar offering steaks, burgers and British comfort food in a casual modern space.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for southern England. Dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is optional. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
FAQs: Leicester to Andover train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Andover 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 Andover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Leicester to Andover can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £95, while the average price tends to be around £95.
The train journey from Leicester to Andover covers a distance of 161 km and takes approximately 3h 12m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Leicester to Andover is 161 km.
The first train from Leicester to Andover leaves at 5:30.
The last train from Leicester to Andover departs at 22:52.
Trains from Leicester to Andover run approximately 9 times per day.
To travel from Leicester to Andover, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Leicester to Andover.
The train station in Leicester that goes to Andover is Leicester station (LEI), and it arrives at Andover station (ADV).
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Andover is by train, costing approximately £95.
Booking trains from Leicester to Andover in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leicester to Andover offers some scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque countryside of the Midlands and the rolling landscapes of southern England. Passengers may enjoy views of charming villages, open fields, and woodlands along the route.
A day trip from Leicester to Andover is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 12m. However, there are 6 trains available per day. The distance between the two locations is 161 km.
Spending two to three days in Andover is ideal to explore its historical sites, enjoy local dining, and experience nearby natural attractions.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Leicester to Andover.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Andover
Most Leicester to Andover trains use the Leicester to Andover station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Andover train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Leicester
Arrival train stations in Andover
Which Leicester station do trains to Andover leave from?
Trains from Leicester to Andover leave from Leicester. The station is 1 km from Leicester city centre at Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB.
LeicesterLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB+44 8457125678
City-centre transport
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
BusX7 · 4m · £2 · every ~3 min
16 · 7m · every ~6 min
Hop · 11m · £2 · every ~14 min
Leicester train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Andover station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
Trains from Leicester to Andover arrive at Andover. Andover is 1 km from Andover city centre.
AndoverAndover station, Station Approach, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3HW+44 3456000650
City-centre transport
Getting to Andover from Andover city centre
TrainNortheast Regional · 8h 4m · £396 · every ~1 min
BusFlixBus 2610, FlixBus N2605, FlixBus N2610, FlixBus N2615 · 9h 44m · £73 · every ~2 min
Greyhound US0235, Greyhound US0231 · 10h 34m · £99
Andover train station facilities and services
Andover has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Andover.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Andover. ATMs are available at Andover.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Andover.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Andover: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Andover: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Andover: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station - Level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Salisbury). Also short ramp at 1:7 gradient from lower car park level. Underpass with long and steep ramps at approx 1:8 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for use at the station to assist passengers who have difficulty using the slopes. Please speak to a member of staff or contact our Assisted Travel team. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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: Yes.
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