The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Whatstandwell
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Whatstandwell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Whatstandwell will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Leicester to Whatstandwell you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Whatstandwell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Whatstandwell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 55 km
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£19 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Whatstandwell train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Whatstandwell trains for today, 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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![]() | 01:31 Leicester | 4h29 | 06:00 Whatstandwell | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:48 Leicester | 1h06 | 06:54 Whatstandwell | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:06 Leicester | 0h49 | 07:55 Whatstandwell | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:09 Leicester | 0h47 | 08:56 Whatstandwell | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:09 Leicester | 0h47 | 09:56 Whatstandwell | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Leicester to Whatstandwell by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Whatstandwell
Trains from Leicester to Whatstandwell run on average 17 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 18:53. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 46m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 18:53 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Whatstandwell trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Whatstandwell from £11. 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 Whatstandwell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Whatstandwell 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 Whatstandwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Whatstandwell
- 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
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Level access to station and platforms. (Platform is low and on curve) This station has tactile paving at the edge of the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance.
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