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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Market Harborough
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Market Harborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Market Harborough will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 4 trains that leave Leicester for Market Harborough 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 23 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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.
9:120h13Leicester9:25Market Harborough£81One-way0 changes- 8:120h12Leicester8:24Market Harborough£131One-way0 changes
- 22:520h12Leicester23:04Market Harborough£151One-way0 changes
- 8:420h13Leicester8:55Market Harborough£171One-way0 changes
- 22:520h12Leicester23:04Market Harborough£151One-way0 changes
- 8:120h12Leicester8:24Market Harborough£131One-way0 changes
- 8:420h13Leicester8:55Market Harborough£171One-way0 changes
- 9:120h13Leicester9:25Market Harborough£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Market Harborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Market Harborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 23 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Market Harborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Market Harborough trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:43 Leicester | 0h13 | 9:56 Market Harborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:43 Leicester | 0h13 | 13:56 Market Harborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:12 Leicester | 0h13 | 14:25 Market Harborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Market Harborough
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Trains from Leicester to Market Harborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 12m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Market Harborough trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Market Harborough from £3. 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 Market Harborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Market Harborough
Most Leicester to Market Harborough trains use the Leicester to Market Harborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Market Harborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
Getting to Market Harborough from Market Harborough city centre
Market Harborough train station facilities and services
Market Harborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Market Harborough.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Market Harborough.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Market Harborough: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Market Harborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Market Harborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station. Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1. Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2. If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station. 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 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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