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Compare coach and train for Leicester to Dunstable
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Dunstable among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 93 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Dunstable
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Trains from Leicester to Dunstable run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 1h 13m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 23:46 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Dunstable trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leicester and Dunstable from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 13m
Cheapest Price
£37
East Midlands Trains frequency
19 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
FAQs: Leicester to Dunstable train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Dunstable 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 Dunstable, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
For a visit to Dunstable, 1 to 2 days are generally sufficient to explore key attractions such as Whipsnade Zoo and the Dunstable Downs.
Yes, a day trip from Leicester to Dunstable is feasible. The journey takes 1h 13m, covering 93 km. Trains run 18 times per day.
The train journey from Leicester to Dunstable is not typically regarded as scenic, as it primarily travels through urban and suburban areas rather than countryside or notable landscapes.
The cost of a train ticket from Leicester to Dunstable can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £37.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Dunstable is by coach, costing approximately £27.
The train distance from Leicester to Dunstable is 93 km.
Booking trains from Leicester to Dunstable in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Leicester to Dunstable departs at 23:46.
The train journey from Leicester to Dunstable covers a distance of 93 km and takes approximately 1h 13m. Trains run 18 per day.
There is no night train service from Leicester to Dunstable.
The train station in Leicester that goes to Dunstable is Leicester station (LEI), and it arrives at Luton Airport Parkway (LTN).
The first train from Leicester to Dunstable leaves at 6:01.
Trains from Leicester to Dunstable run approximately 18 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Leicester to Dunstable.
Yes, you can take the train from Leicester to Dunstable.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leicester to Dunstable.
To get from Leicester to Dunstable, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Dunstable
Leicester
Dunstable
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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