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The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
15 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Leicester will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Loughborough for Leicester every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 24 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.
Y0703107:190h10
Loughborough station (LBO)07:29Leicester station (LEI)
£91One-way
0 changes
Y0703608:200h10
Loughborough station (LBO)08:30Leicester station (LEI)
£91One-way
0 changes
Y0796107:530h25
Loughborough station (LBO)08:18Leicester station (LEI)
£91One-way
0 changes
Y0796208:520h24
Loughborough station (LBO)09:16Leicester station (LEI)
£91One-way
0 changes
Y0703407:500h10
Loughborough station (LBO)08:00Leicester station (LEI)
£91One-way
0 changes
Y0703107:190h10
Loughborough station (LBO)07:29Leicester station (LEI)
£91One-way
0 changes
Y0703608:200h10
Loughborough station (LBO)08:30Leicester station (LEI)
£91One-way
0 changes
Y0703407:500h10
Loughborough station (LBO)08:00Leicester station (LEI)
£91One-way
0 changes
Y0704008:530h10
Loughborough station (LBO)09:03Leicester station (LEI)
£91One-way
0 changes
Y0796208:520h24
Loughborough station (LBO)09:16Leicester station (LEI)
£91One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Loughborough to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 15 km
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Loughborough to Leicester train times
Showing trains for today, Tuesday 4 November
Last updated at 20:28
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:41 Loughborough | 0h12 | 22:53 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
| Y07031 | On time 07:19 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 07:29 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y07034 | On time 07:50 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 08:00 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y07961 | On time 07:53 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h25 | 08:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y07036 | On time 08:20 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 08:30 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y07962 | On time 08:52 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h24 | 09:16 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y07040 | On time 08:53 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 09:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Leicester
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Trains from Loughborough to Leicester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
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
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough and Leicester from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10m
Cheapest Price
£5
East Midlands Trains frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9m
Cheapest Price
£14
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Loughborough to Leicester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Loughborough to Leicester 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 Loughborough to Leicester.
The train distance from Loughborough to Leicester is 15 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Loughborough and Leicester. The service operates 7 times per day, provided by East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
Booking trains from Loughborough to Leicester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Loughborough to Leicester covers a distance of 15 km and takes approximately 10m. Trains run 7 per day.
To get from Loughborough to Leicester, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The first train from Loughborough to Leicester leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Loughborough to Leicester departs at 23:58.
The cost of a train ticket from Loughborough to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Leicester is by train, costing approximately £5.
Trains from Loughborough to Leicester run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Loughborough to Leicester.
There is no night train service from Loughborough to Leicester.
The train station in Loughborough that goes to Leicester is Loughborough station (LBO), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
Yes, you can take the train from Loughborough to Leicester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Loughborough and Leicester
Loughborough
Leicester
The major train station for departures in Loughborough is Loughborough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Loughborough for your trip from Loughborough to Leicester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
Dining
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
Public transport options for Loughborough
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your journey to Leicester from Loughborough.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation 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
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