4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) 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 Loughborough station (LBO) to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Loughborough station (LBO) for Leicester station (LEI) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 25 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 train and coach for Loughborough station (LBO) to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough station (LBO) to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 17 km
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Live departures
Loughborough station (LBO) to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough station (LBO) to Leicester station (LEI) trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 09:32 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 09:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 15 November | |||||
| 04:55 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h24 | 05:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:52 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h10 | 07:02 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:57 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h25 | 07:22 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:06 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h12 | 08:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough station (LBO) to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 10m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 20:54 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Leicester station (LEI) trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough station (LBO) and Leicester station (LEI) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough station (LBO) to Leicester station (LEI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough station (LBO) 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 Loughborough station (LBO) and Leicester station (LEI)
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk- 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
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