Luton to Leicester train
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W21789W21798W21792W21795W21786Luton to Leicester train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Railway W21783 | 08:14 Luton station (LUT) | 1h05 | 09:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| East Midlands Railway W21786 | 08:45 Luton station (LUT) | 1h03 | 09:48 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| East Midlands Railway W21789 | 09:15 Luton station (LUT) | 1h05 | 10:20 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| East Midlands Railway W21792 | 09:40 Luton station (LUT) | 1h06 | 10:46 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| East Midlands Railway W21795 | 10:10 Luton station (LUT) | 1h07 | 11:17 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| East Midlands Railway W21798 | 10:40 Luton station (LUT) | 1h06 | 11:46 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
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Train times from Luton to Leicester
Fastest Journey
1 h 3 m
Average
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
97 km
To travel from Luton to Leicester you need to make at least one change.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Leicester
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 7 |
Train providers 2 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 04:23 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink and Bus trains Luton to Leicester
Travel to Leicester from Luton from £19 with Omio’s train partners East Midlands Trains, Thameslink and Bus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.
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.
Train information from Luton to Leicester with East Midlands Trains:
- Average Duration: 55 min
- Cheapest Price: £19
Trains from Luton to Leicester
If you are touching down from a flight or just want to visit the resting place of Richard III, getting from Luton to Leicester by train is easy. East Midlands Trains run direct and indirect services once every hour, starting at 6:12 a.m. and finishing at 11:46 p.m., where most journeys take just over an hour. Should you require a transfer, it won't add much to the journey. Transfers will take place at Luton Parkway, just outside the airport.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Luton to Leicester?
Departure Station: There are a number of departure points for trains from Luton to Leicester. The first is Luton Station, which is on Hucklesby Way in the centre of town. The second is Luton Airport Parkway. The number 30 bus runs from the town centre straight to the station entrance.
Arrival Station: All trains from Luton get into Leicester's elegant Victorian station. From there, you can walk about 800 metres down Granby Street to the city centre or take the 48 bus, which also runs southwards to outside the King Power Stadium.
Taking the Train from Luton
Luton's main railway station is close to the centre of town, and it is served by regular buses from around the area. Passengers travelling from London Luton Airport can benefit from a fast rail link to the main train station from London Airport Parkway. The station has parking available for motorists, or alternatively you can travel there by taxi.
Getting into Leicester by Train
Leicester's new Richard III visitor centre has become a major draw for tourists, following the discovery of the king's body in the city. However, the city also has many other visitor attractions, including its castle, museums and art galleries. Leicester is also a popular destination for both shopping and eating out. People taking trains from Luton to Leicester arrive at the train station in London Road, just five minutes from the city centre by foot. There are frequent bus services from outside the rail station to locations around Leicester, as well as a taxi rank at the front of the station. Buses also regularly depart from the city centre for East Midlands Airport in Castle Donington.
FAQs: Luton to Leicester train
Passengers board the train most frequently from Luton, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Leicester, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Leicester
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Villa Ada
- Nakorn Thai
- Chicago Rock Cafe
- Numtan Thai
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Thistle Express Luton
- Easy Hotel Luton
- Comfort Hotel London Luton
- Leaside Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket Office- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Sicilian
- Cheese & Pickle Sandwich Bar
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
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