The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Newton Abbot
Cheapest price
£131
Average price
£131
Fastest journey
4 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Newton Abbot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Newton Abbot will cost around £131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester for Newton Abbot 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 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 32 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Newton Abbot
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Newton Abbot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 291 km
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£105 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Newton Abbot train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Newton Abbot trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:18 Leicester | 4h32 | 11:50 Newton Abbot | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Newton Abbot
Trains from Leicester to Newton Abbot run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 21:23 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Leicester to Newton Abbot trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Newton Abbot from £21. 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 Newton Abbot train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Newton Abbot
- 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 05:50 - 19:10 Saturday 06:10 - 17:50 Sunday 08:45 - 18:10
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge from platform 3. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Station phone boxes are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 Platforms 1/2 and 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: In ladies wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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