The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to St Erth
Cheapest price
£294
Average price
£294
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to St Erth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to St Erth will cost around £294 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £294.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester for St Erth 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 405 km distance in an average of 7 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 10 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 to St Erth train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to St Erth trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:47 Leicester | 7h10 | 11:57 St Erth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to St Erth
Trains from Leicester to St Erth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 405 km distance in 7h 3m.
Distance 405 km |
Average train duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 3m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 21:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Leicester to St Erth trainsGreat Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and St Erth from £72. 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 St Erth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to St Erth 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 St Erth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and St Erth
- 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: Sunday Closed Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:15 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” There is step free access from the station car parks to the platforms. There is no step free access between platforms 1 and 2. There is a stepped footbridge connecting these platforms. For arrivals from Penzance there is level access from the platform and to the St Ives branch platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 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: Ticket office
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Approach to ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station
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