The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Kidsgrove
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£68
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£68
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 46 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Kidsgrove is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Kidsgrove will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Leicester to Kidsgrove, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.
19:411h46Leicester21:27Kidsgrove£681One-way0 changes
19:411h46Leicester21:27Kidsgrove£681One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Kidsgrove
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Kidsgrove among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m 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 Kidsgrove:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Kidsgrove costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Kidsgrove take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 30m.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 19m by train vs 1h 27m by car) and roughly £0.85 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£16 vs £17). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Leicester to Kidsgrove by train or coach
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Why should you book Leicester to Kidsgrove trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Leicester to Kidsgrove.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Leicester to Kidsgrove.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Leicester to Kidsgrove.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Kidsgrove
Trains from Leicester to Kidsgrove run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 6:21 |
Last train 21:06 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Leicester to Kidsgrove trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Kidsgrove from £10. 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 Kidsgrove train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Kidsgrove 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 Kidsgrove, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Kidsgrove
Most Leicester to Kidsgrove trains use the Leicester to Kidsgrove station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Kidsgrove train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to Kidsgrove 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.
Which Kidsgrove station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
Getting to Kidsgrove from Kidsgrove city centre
Kidsgrove train station facilities and services
Kidsgrove has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Kidsgrove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kidsgrove.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kidsgrove: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kidsgrove: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kidsgrove: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Level to Manchester to Stoke on Trent bound platform only. Access to all other platforms via footbridge only. 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 ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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