The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Epsom
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Epsom is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Epsom will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 4 trains that leave Leicester for Epsom every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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 for Leicester to Epsom
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Epsom among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 157 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£52 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Epsom train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Epsom trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:30 Leicester | 2h28 | 10:58 Epsom | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:04 Leicester | 2h24 | 13:28 Epsom | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:04 Leicester | 2h24 | 16:28 Epsom | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 03:43 Leicester | 3h15 | 06:58 Epsom | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:47 Leicester | 3h11 | 06:58 Epsom | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:05 Leicester | 2h53 | 06:58 Epsom | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:17 Leicester | 2h41 | 06:58 Epsom | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Epsom
Trains from Leicester to Epsom run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 04:47 |
Last train 22:01 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Epsom trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leicester and Epsom from £9. 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 Epsom train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Epsom 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 Epsom, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Epsom
- 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 05:50 - 20:35 Saturday 06:40 - 20:35 Sunday 07:10 - 18:45
- Type of shops available: Passport Photobooth, Grocery store in booking hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is on the station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 1 and 2
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 22:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:25
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point outside the booking hall on the car park side. 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 Southern 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: By Car Park Entrance
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated seating area available on platform 1 and 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: By Side entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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