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Forty Hall Museum
Museum inside Forty Hall exploring Enfield’s past through historic rooms, changing exhibitions and stories linked to the estate and borough.
Trains from Leicester to Enfield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:23, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 1:23 |
Last train 22:52 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Museum inside Forty Hall exploring Enfield’s past through historic rooms, changing exhibitions and stories linked to the estate and borough.
House museum dedicated to Edward Augustus Bowles, with small displays on his life, gardening and collecting in a characterful historic setting.
Compact local museum at Capel Manor with displays on farming, market gardening and rural crafts, giving context to Enfield’s agricultural heritage.
Country park with woodland trails, lakes and broad open space on Enfield’s northern edge. Popular for longer walks, wildlife and family outings.
Historic market centre with shops, cafés and regular market activity. Good for a walk, everyday local character and easy access to nearby heritage sites.
Linear waterside park following the New River. Ideal for walking, birdwatching and a quieter side of Enfield’s landscape and engineering history.
Pie and mash is a classic London working-class meal of minced beef pie with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor, long associated with local pie shops.
Jellied eels are a historic East and North London speciality, made by cooking eels in stock that sets into a savoury jelly when cooled.
London cured smoked salmon has long roots in the capital’s Jewish food traditions, prized for its silky texture and gentle smoke.
Reliable local Turkish ocakbasi known for charcoal grills, meze and a lively, informal atmosphere popular with Enfield diners.
Established country pub near Forty Hall serving British classics, Sunday roasts and drinks in a traditional historic setting.
Well-known local Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, kebabs and hot meze in a smart but welcoming dining room.
Moderate for Greater London. Hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local transport and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10%. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Enfield 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 Enfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leicester to Enfield trains use the Leicester to Enfield Chase station pair, with some services arriving at Enfield Town. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Enfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
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.
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Enfield Chase has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Enfield Chase.
Wi-Fi is available at Enfield Chase.
Ticket office support is available at Enfield Chase.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enfield Chase: Parking, WC.
Available at Enfield Chase: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enfield Chase: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Enfield Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Enfield Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Enfield Town. ATMs are available at Enfield Town.
Ticket office support is available at Enfield Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enfield Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Enfield Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enfield Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: -, 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: No.
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