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King Richard III Visitor Centre
Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Leicester
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
10 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
10 m
Trains on 18 Sept
18
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
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 18 trains from Loughborough to Leicester, including 18 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.
W706859:320h10Loughborough station (LBO)9:42Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 changes- W7069711:320h10Loughborough station (LBO)11:42Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 changes
- C2165411:530h10Loughborough station (LBO)12:03Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 changes
- W7071013:320h10Loughborough station (LBO)13:42Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 changes
- C2167112:320h10Loughborough station (LBO)12:42Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 changes
- W706859:320h10Loughborough station (LBO)9:42Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 changes
- W7069711:320h10Loughborough station (LBO)11:42Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 changes
- C2165411:530h10Loughborough station (LBO)12:03Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 changes
- W7071013:320h10Loughborough station (LBO)13:42Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 changes
- C2167112:320h10Loughborough station (LBO)12:42Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 15 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£8 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Loughborough to Leicester is a coach with an average price of £5.
This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Leicester:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Leicester costing on average £8.
The fastest way to travel from Loughborough to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 21m.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Coach takes on average 38m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Loughborough and Leicester including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (21m by train vs 24m by car). Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Loughborough to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Leicester trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21675 | 8:20 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 8:30 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21667 | 8:53 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 9:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21197 | 8:56 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h23 | 9:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70685 | 9:32 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 9:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21193 | 9:59 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h24 | 10:23 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70691 | 10:32 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 10:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21180 | 16:59 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h24 | 17:23 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21687 | 17:32 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h11 | 17:43 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70820 | 17:54 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 18:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21177 | 17:59 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h24 | 18:23 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70825 | 18:53 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 19:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21178 | 19:00 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h23 | 19:23 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70829 | 19:53 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 20:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C59816 | 19:59 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h24 | 20:23 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Loughborough to Leicester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 10m.
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 £4
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 £4
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough and Leicester from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
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 East Midlands Railway Duration
10m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£4
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
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average east_midlands_trains Duration
9m
Cheapest east_midlands_trains Price
£5
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day
Complete guide to Leicester
Things to do in Leicester
Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
- Recommended
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
Leicester’s main art and history museum, with dinosaur galleries, fine art and displays on the city’s people and past.
- Recommended
Jewry Wall Museum
Museum beside Roman remains, exploring local archaeology from Roman Leicester to later city history in a compact setting.
- Recommended
St Martin's Square
Lively regenerated waterside with bars, boats, public art and an easy walk linking the city centre to the canal heritage area.
- Recommended
Victoria Park
Large central park with formal gardens, broad lawns and space to relax near the university and city centre.
- Recommended
Abbey Park
Attractive green space around abbey ruins and the River Soar, good for walks, wildlife and traces of medieval Leicester.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Red Leicester Cheese
Red Leicester is a crumbly orange cow’s milk cheese from Leicestershire, long linked to the county and traditionally coloured with annatto for its rich hue.
Melton Mowbray Pork Pie
Melton Mowbray pork pie is a hand-raised pie from Leicestershire with seasoned chopped pork and a distinctive free-form crust, traditionally eaten cold.
- Gluten-free
Stilton
Stilton is a famous English blue cheese historically traded through Leicestershire, prized for its creamy texture and strong savoury flavour on local cheeseboards.
Laguna
Popular Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile known for rich curries, tandoori dishes and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Knight & Garter
Stylish modern British restaurant and bar in St Martins Square, known for seasonal plates, cocktails and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Shivalli
Long-running vegetarian Gujarati restaurant serving thalis, snacks and sweets in a simple, busy setting loved by local families.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for a UK city. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, often just small change.
Leicester Buses
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- £2
- Day pass
- £4.80
To the city centre
Leicester Railway Station -> Clock Tower, Leicester
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless tap-on and tap-off with fare capping is being introduced across Leicester buses; check the operator or Leicester Buses site for current rollout details.
- Leicester Buses Flexi tickets are valid across participating operators in the Flexi area and can be bought in participating operators’ ticketing apps.
FAQs: Loughborough to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough to Leicester 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Loughborough to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The train journey from Loughborough to Leicester covers a distance of 15 km and takes approximately 10m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Loughborough to Leicester is 15 km.
The first train from Loughborough to Leicester leaves at 0:08.
The last train from Loughborough to Leicester departs at 23:56.
Trains from Loughborough to Leicester run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Loughborough to Leicester.
Yes, there is a direct train between Loughborough and Leicester. The service operates 8 times per day, provided by East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
To get from Loughborough to Leicester, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
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).
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Leicester is by coach, costing approximately £4.
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 is relatively short, lasting about 15 minutes, and passes through a mix of urban and rural landscapes. While it may not be considered particularly scenic, travellers can enjoy views of the English countryside, including fields and greenery, along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Loughborough to Leicester is feasible. The journey takes only 10m and covers a distance of 15 km. Trains run frequently with 7 trips available per day.
Two to three days is typically enough to explore Leicester's key attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre, while also enjoying the local culture and dining.
Yes, you can take the train from Loughborough to Leicester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Loughborough and Leicester
Most Loughborough to Leicester trains use the Loughborough to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Loughborough and Leicester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Loughborough
Arrival train stations in Leicester
Which Loughborough station do trains to Leicester leave from?
Trains from Loughborough to Leicester leave from Loughborough. The station is 1 km from Loughborough city centre at Loughborough Railway Station, Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX, United Kingdom.
LoughboroughLoughborough Railway Station, Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX, United Kingdom+44 345 712 5678
City-centre transport
Getting to Loughborough from Loughborough city centre
Loughborough is 1 km from Loughborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus127 · 4m · £2 · every ~11 min
Sky · 11m · £2 · every ~15 min
Loughborough train station facilities and services
Loughborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Basin, The Orange Tree
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Loughborough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Loughborough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Loughborough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Loughborough: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Loughborough: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Loughborough, Travelodge Loughborough Central, Ramada Loughborough Hotel.
Which Leicester station do trains from Loughborough arrive at?
Trains from Loughborough to Leicester most often arrive at Leicester. Some services arrive at Narborough, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Leicester arrival station.
LeicesterLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB+44 8457125678
City-centre transport
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
BusX7 · 4m · £2 · every ~3 min
16 · 7m · every ~6 min
Hop · 11m · £2 · every ~14 min
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.
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