The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Bracknell
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Bracknell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Bracknell will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leicester for Bracknell 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 139 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 8 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester to Bracknell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bracknell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 139 km
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£57 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Bracknell train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Bracknell trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:44 Leicester | 4h06 | 07:50 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:12 Leicester | 4h08 | 08:20 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:13 Leicester | 4h08 | 08:21 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:19 Leicester | 3h31 | 07:50 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:22 Leicester | 3h37 | 07:59 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Bracknell
Trains from Leicester to Bracknell run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 00:43 |
Last train 22:06 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry from Leicester to Bracknell trainsEast Midlands Trains, CrossCountry trains will get you between Leicester and Bracknell from £19. 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 Bracknell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Bracknell 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 Bracknell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Bracknell
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:35 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading)
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Located in the booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station by the bus stop car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside Station - off Market Street
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