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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 trains that leave Long Eaton station (LGE) for Leicester station (LEI) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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 coach and train for Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 30 km
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Live departures
Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| Y12405 · Y12102 | On time 08:00 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h42 | 08:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C52178 | On time 08:40 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h23 | 09:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C51287 · Y12104 | On time 08:56 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h46 | 09:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| Y12150 | On time 09:41 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h22 | 10:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C51266 · Y12108 | On time 09:56 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h46 | 10:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| Y12154 | On time 10:41 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h22 | 11:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 05:55 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h51 | 06:46 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 17:40. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 18m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 17:40 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI) trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Long Eaton station (LGE) and Leicester station (LEI) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Long Eaton station (LGE) to Leicester station (LEI) 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 Leicester station (LEI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Long Eaton station (LGE) and Leicester station (LEI)
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 17:30 Saturday 06:05 - 17:30 Sunday 08:45 - 16:05
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. Assistance provided by on train staff. This station has tactile paving at the edges of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- 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: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the car park in front of the station.
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- 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
Most popular train connections from Long Eaton station (LGE)
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