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Compare train for Leicester to Wivenhoe
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Wivenhoe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £109.
Distance: 167 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£109 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Wivenhoe
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Trains from Leicester to Wivenhoe run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £109 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 2h 51m.
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 £38
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £109 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 04:44 |
Last train 20:15 |
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 £38
FAQs: Leicester to Wivenhoe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Leicester to Wivenhoe.
The train distance from Leicester to Wivenhoe is 167 km.
A visit to Wivenhoe can be comfortably enjoyed over a weekend, allowing time to explore its charming waterfront, local shops, and historic sites.
The train journey from Leicester to Wivenhoe covers a distance of 167 km and takes approximately 2h 51m. Trains run 9 per day.
Booking trains from Leicester to Wivenhoe in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Leicester to Wivenhoe leaves at 4:44.
The cost of a train ticket from Leicester to Wivenhoe can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £109, while the average price tends to be around £109.
The last train from Leicester to Wivenhoe departs at 20:15.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Wivenhoe is by coach, costing approximately £38.
The train station in Leicester that goes to Wivenhoe is Leicester station (LEI), and it arrives at Wivenhoe station (WIV).
Trains from Leicester to Wivenhoe run approximately 9 times per day.
To travel from Leicester to Wivenhoe, you can take a .
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leicester to Wivenhoe.
There is no night train service from Leicester to Wivenhoe.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Wivenhoe
Leicester
Wivenhoe
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 Wivenhoe.
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 Wivenhoe is Wivenhoe. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wivenhoe for your journey to Wivenhoe from Leicester.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:30 Saturday 06:15 - 20:30 Sunday 09:15 - 16:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Photobooth available in Booking Hall on platform 1. Bookshelf in Booking Hall for books to borrow.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on Platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: toilets available when the ticket office is open in the ticket hall
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 20 cycle spaces on station forecourt plus 20 in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Wivenhoe
- Onward travel information: First Essex buses stop at the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station entrance
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