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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Borehamwood
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£66
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£85
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 28 m
Trains on 19 Sept
4
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Borehamwood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Borehamwood will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
To travel from Leicester to Borehamwood you need to make at least 2 changes.
XC002000+
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W11110+
C184375:484h24Leicester station (LEI)10:12Radlett station (RDT)£661One-way3 changes
EM721300 · W70667+C104355:043h04Leicester station (LEI)8:08Mill Hill Broadway (MIL)£911One-way2 changes- EM721400 · W70751+C104224:242h44Leicester station (LEI)7:08Mill Hill Broadway (MIL)£911One-way2 changes
- EM721200 · C21532+C104335:283h40Leicester station (LEI)9:08Mill Hill Broadway (MIL)£911One-way2 changes
- EM721400 · W70751+C104224:242h44Leicester station (LEI)7:08Mill Hill Broadway (MIL)£911One-way2 changes
- EM721300 · W70667+C104355:043h04Leicester station (LEI)8:08Mill Hill Broadway (MIL)£911One-way2 changes
- EM721200 · C21532+C104335:283h40Leicester station (LEI)9:08Mill Hill Broadway (MIL)£911One-way2 changes
- XC002000+W33780+W11110+C184375:484h24Leicester station (LEI)10:12Radlett station (RDT)£661One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Leicester to Borehamwood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Borehamwood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £57, while a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 124 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£57 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (1h 42m by train vs 1h 53m by car). Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Leicester to Borehamwood train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Borehamwood trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EM721400 · W70751+C10422 | 4:24 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h44 | 7:08 Mill Hill Broadway (MIL) | 2 changes | |
| EM721300 · W70667+C10435 | 5:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 3h04 | 8:08 Mill Hill Broadway (MIL) | 2 changes | |
| EM721200 · C21532+C10433 | 5:28 Leicester station (LEI) | 3h40 | 9:08 Mill Hill Broadway (MIL) | 2 changes | |
| XC002000+W33780+C18437+W11110 | 5:48 Leicester station (LEI) | 4h24 | 10:12 Radlett station (RDT) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Borehamwood
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leicester to Borehamwood run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:33, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 3:33 |
Last train 23:01 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Borehamwood trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Borehamwood from £50. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Borehamwood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Borehamwood 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 Borehamwood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Borehamwood
Most Leicester to Borehamwood trains use the Leicester to Elstree & Borehamwood station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Borehamwood train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to Borehamwood leave from?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
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 Borehamwood station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
Getting to Elstree & Borehamwood from Borehamwood city centre
Elstree & Borehamwood train station facilities and services
Elstree & Borehamwood has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Elstree & Borehamwood.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Elstree & Borehamwood.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Elstree & Borehamwood.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Elstree & Borehamwood: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Elstree & Borehamwood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Elstree & Borehamwood: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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