The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Moorgate (MOG)
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to Moorgate (MOG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to Moorgate (MOG) will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester station (LEI) for Moorgate (MOG) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.


Live departures
Leicester station (LEI) to Moorgate (MOG) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to Moorgate (MOG) trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h13 | 08:19 Moorgate (MOG) | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:43 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h35 | 09:18 Moorgate (MOG) | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:09 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h18 | 09:27 Moorgate (MOG) | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:09 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h07 | 10:16 Moorgate (MOG) | 1 change | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 05:02 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h36 | 06:38 Moorgate (MOG) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester station (LEI) to Moorgate (MOG)
Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Moorgate (MOG) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 23:37 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Moorgate (MOG) trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester station (LEI) and Moorgate (MOG) from £36. 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 station (LEI) to Moorgate (MOG) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester station (LEI) to Moorgate (MOG) 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 Moorgate (MOG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester station (LEI) and Moorgate (MOG)
- 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
- Type of shops available: Newsagent in ticket hall
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This station does not have step free access.
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Metro: Northern, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City Lines

