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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Dunstable
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 12 m
Trains on 15 Sept
1
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Dunstable is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Dunstable will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 1 trains from Leicester to Dunstable, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
9:431h12Leicester10:55Dunstable£311One-way0 changes
- 9:431h12Leicester10:55Dunstable£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester to Dunstable
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Dunstable among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 93 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Dunstable:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Dunstable costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Dunstable take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 25m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 13m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £19 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 Dunstable train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Dunstable trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:43 Leicester | 1h12 | 10:55 Dunstable | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Dunstable
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Trains from Leicester to Dunstable run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 5:12 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Dunstable
Most Leicester to Dunstable trains use the Leicester to Luton station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Dunstable train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to Dunstable 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.
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