The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Hinckley
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Hinckley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Hinckley will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 3 trains that leave Leicester for Hinckley every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
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Compare train and coach for Leicester to Hinckley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Hinckley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £1, and a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 20 km
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Hinckley train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Hinckley trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:18 Leicester | 0h19 | 13:37 Hinckley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:20 Leicester | 0h19 | 19:39 Hinckley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:18 Leicester | 0h19 | 20:37 Hinckley | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
C23601 | On time 08:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h19 | 08:37 Hinckley station (HNK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23603 | On time 09:15 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h18 | 09:33 Hinckley station (HNK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23605 | On time 10:16 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h21 | 10:37 Hinckley station (HNK) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Hinckley
Trains from Leicester to Hinckley run on average 4 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 17m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Leicester to Hinckley trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Hinckley from £1. 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 Hinckley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Hinckley 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 Hinckley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Hinckley
- 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 06:40 - 13:00 Saturday 06:40 - 13:00 Sunday Closed None
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Platform 1 has step free access via a short ramp. Platform 2 has step free access via a ramped bridge with a moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: is outside the station
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