The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Bideford
Cheapest price
£87
Average price
£148
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Bideford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Bideford will cost around £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
To travel from Leicester to Bideford you need to make at least 2 changes.
C75400 · C75120+
P31262
C75391 · C75193+
P31246
C75393 · C75083+
P31250
C75391 · C75193+
P31246
C75393 · C75083+
P31250
Y12150+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
L23082 · P31250
C52178+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
L23081 · P31246
C52221+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
L23079 · P31243
Y12150+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
L23082 · P31250
C75393 · C75083+
P31250Live departures
Leicester to Bideford train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Bideford trains for tomorrow, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C52221+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ L23079 · P31243 | On time 08:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h13 | 13:16 Umberleigh station (UMB) | 3 changes | |
C52221+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ L23079 · P31243 | On time 08:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h24 | 13:27 Barnstaple station (BNP) | 3 changes | |
C75391 · C75193+ P31246 | On time 08:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h39 | 14:29 Barnstaple station (BNP) | 2 changes | |
C75391 · C75193+ P31246 | On time 08:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h26 | 14:16 Umberleigh station (UMB) | 2 changes | |
C52178+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ L23081 · P31246 | On time 09:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h25 | 14:29 Barnstaple station (BNP) | 3 changes | |
C52178+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ L23081 · P31246 | On time 09:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h12 | 14:16 Umberleigh station (UMB) | 3 changes | |
C75393 · C75083+ P31250 | On time 09:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h24 | 15:14 Umberleigh station (UMB) | 2 changes | |
C75393 · C75083+ P31250 | On time 09:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h36 | 15:26 Barnstaple station (BNP) | 2 changes | |
Y12150+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ L23082 · P31250 | On time 10:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h22 | 15:26 Barnstaple station (BNP) | 3 changes | |
Y12150+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ L23082 · P31250 | On time 10:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h10 | 15:14 Umberleigh station (UMB) | 3 changes | |
C75395 · C75085+ P31254 | On time 10:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h36 | 16:26 Barnstaple station (BNP) | 2 changes | |
C75395 · C75085+ P31254 | On time 10:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h24 | 16:14 Umberleigh station (UMB) | 2 changes | |
C75400 · C75120+ P31262 | On time 12:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h38 | 18:28 Chapelton station (CPN) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Bideford
Take a train from Leicester to Bideford and enjoy the approximately 278 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 08:01, the last at 15:50.
Distance 278 km |
Trains per day 13 |
First train 08:01 |
Last train 15:50 |
FAQs: Leicester to Bideford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Bideford 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 Bideford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Bideford
- 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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