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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Shipley
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
139 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Shipley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Shipley will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Fast trains
To travel from Leicester to Shipley you need to make at least 2 changes.
23:378h23
Leicester08:00Shipley
£411One-way
2 changes
05:482h39
Leicester08:27Shipley
£811One-way
2 changes
07:062h21
Leicester09:27Shipley
£811One-way
2 changes
08:092h18
Leicester10:27Shipley
£811One-way
2 changes
09:092h18
Leicester11:27Shipley
£811One-way
2 changes
19:102h08
Leicester21:18Shipley
£1351One-way
2 changes
10:102h17
Leicester12:27Shipley
£811One-way
2 changes
08:092h18
Leicester10:27Shipley
£811One-way
2 changes
09:092h18
Leicester11:27Shipley
£811One-way
2 changes
15:062h18
Leicester17:24Shipley
£811One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Shipley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Shipley 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 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 139 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£82 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Shipley train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 06:46
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:48 Leicester | 2h39 | 08:27 Shipley | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Shipley
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leicester to Shipley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £21
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 21:06 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £21
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Shipley trainsNorthern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Shipley from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
£14
Northern Rail (3) frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
£41
east_midlands_trains frequency
17 a day
FAQs: Leicester to Shipley train
FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Shipley 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 Shipley.
Booking trains from Leicester to Shipley in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Leicester to Shipley is 139 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Leicester to Shipley can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £41, while the average price tends to be around £82.
To get from Leicester to Shipley, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Leicester to Shipley covers a distance of 139 km and takes approximately 2h 8m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Shipley is by coach, costing approximately £21.
The train station in Leicester that goes to Shipley is Leicester station (LEI), and it arrives at Shipley station (SHY).
The first train from Leicester to Shipley leaves at 6:15.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Leicester to Shipley.
The last train from Leicester to Shipley departs at 21:06.
Yes, you can take the train from Leicester to Shipley.
Trains from Leicester to Shipley run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leicester to Shipley.
There is no night train service from Leicester to Shipley.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Shipley
Leicester
Shipley
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 Shipley.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
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 Shipley is Shipley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Shipley for your journey to Shipley from Leicester.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: LIFTS ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE SO NO STEP FREE ACCESS UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.Category B station, There are Lifts available between all platforms, which are available during ticket office staffing hours. Outside of staffing hours, alternative level access routes are available, but a little extra time may be needed to transfer between platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Shipley
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park by entrance to booking hall.
- Metro: WYPTE 0161 228 7676
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