The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Brentwood
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Brentwood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Brentwood will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester for Brentwood every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 26 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 train and coach for Leicester to Brentwood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Brentwood 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 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 150 km
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2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Brentwood train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Brentwood trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:04 Leicester | 3h22 | 10:26 Brentwood | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:03 Leicester | 3h23 | 12:26 Brentwood | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:26 Leicester | 3h00 | 13:26 Brentwood | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Brentwood
Trains from Leicester to Brentwood run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:32, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 01:32 |
Last train 21:52 |
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FAQs: Leicester to Brentwood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Brentwood 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 Brentwood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Brentwood
- 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 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Type of shops available: News agent located at the top of the staircase to platform 1
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B3. This station has step-free access to some platforms. It is step-free from the booking hall via lifts to Platforms 1, 2 and 3. Access to Platform 4 through Alexandra Road car park entrance via a high gradient road. Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the ticket hall on Warley Hill and inside the station entrance on platform 4 The Parade.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 3&4 Baby change facilities are available within the accessible toilets on platforms 3&4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are located on both Platform 3 and Platform 4. There is one step to access the waiting room on platform 4. Access to the waiting room on platform 3 is step free. Both waiting rooms are open from first train to last.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alexandra Road car park and limited spaces on Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services depart from: Alexandra Road for both Westbound and Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platform 3/4 and Platform 5.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt unless otherwise indicated.
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