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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Bulwell
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 45 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Bulwell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Bulwell will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Leicester to Bulwell you need to make at least 2 changes.
C21848 · C21234 · C214555:481h45Leicester station (LEI)7:33Bulwell station (BLW)£191One-way2 changes
- C21848 · C21234 · C214555:481h45Leicester station (LEI)7:33Bulwell station (BLW)£191One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester to Bulwell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bulwell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 40 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Bulwell:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bulwell costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Bulwell take longer:
Coach takes on average 40m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (33m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £8 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 Bulwell train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Bulwell trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21848 · C21234 · C21455 | 5:48 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h45 | 7:33 Bulwell station (BLW) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Bulwell
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leicester to Bulwell run on average 3 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:53, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 46m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 1:53 |
Last train 23:20 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Leicester to Bulwell trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Leicester and Bulwell from £6. 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 Bulwell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Bulwell 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 Bulwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Bulwell
Most Leicester to Bulwell trains use the Leicester to Bulwell station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Bulwell train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to Bulwell 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 Bulwell station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
Getting to Bulwell from Bulwell city centre
Bulwell train station facilities and services
Bulwell has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bulwell.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bulwell: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bulwell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bulwell: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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