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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Merstham
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
167 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Merstham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Merstham will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Fast trains
To travel from Leicester to Merstham you need to make at least one change.

06:022h06
Leicester08:08Merstham
£691One-way
1 change

06:302h04
Leicester08:34Merstham
£691One-way
1 change

06:432h09
Leicester08:52Merstham
£691One-way
1 change

07:002h00
Leicester09:00Merstham
£691One-way
1 change

07:311h59
Leicester09:30Merstham
£691One-way
1 change

09:041h56
Leicester11:00Merstham
£691One-way
1 change

10:041h56
Leicester12:00Merstham
£691One-way
1 change

11:041h56
Leicester13:00Merstham
£691One-way
1 change

12:041h56
Leicester14:00Merstham
£691One-way
1 change

14:041h56
Leicester16:00Merstham
£691One-way
1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Merstham
Trains from Leicester to Merstham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 22:14 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Merstham trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Merstham from £56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest Price
£56
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 56m
Cheapest Price
£69
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Leicester to Merstham train
FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Merstham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Merstham.

The train distance from Leicester to Merstham is 167 km.
Booking trains from Leicester to Merstham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leicester to Merstham covers a distance of 167 km and takes approximately 2h 21m. Trains run 2 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Leicester to Merstham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £56, while the average price tends to be around £56.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Merstham is by train, costing approximately £56.
The first train from Leicester to Merstham leaves at 5:13.
The train station in Leicester that goes to Merstham is Leicester station (LEI), and it arrives at Merstham station (MHM).
The last train from Leicester to Merstham departs at 22:14.
Yes, you can take the train from Leicester to Merstham.
Trains from Leicester to Merstham run approximately 2 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Leicester to Merstham.
To travel from Leicester to Merstham, you can take a train.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leicester to Merstham.
There is no night train service from Leicester to Merstham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Merstham
Leicester
Merstham
The major train station for departures in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your trip from Leicester to Merstham.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
The major train station for arrivals in Merstham is Merstham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Merstham for your journey to Merstham from Leicester.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 19:35 Sunday 08:30 - 16:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platform 1 (to London) from main entrance. Step-free access to platform 2 (to Redhill) from rear entrance via steep access path, route approximately 1100m from main entrance. No step-free interchange between platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available in the booking hall and shelters on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station front, Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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