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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidenhead to Leicester
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidenhead to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidenhead to Leicester will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Maidenhead for Leicester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 127 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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 Maidenhead to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidenhead to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 127 km
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2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Maidenhead to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Maidenhead to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 03:09 Maidenhead | 4h43 | 07:52 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidenhead to Leicester
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Trains from Maidenhead to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 127 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 127 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 22:52 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Maidenhead to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Maidenhead and Leicester from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Elizabeth Line
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FAQs: Maidenhead to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidenhead 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Maidenhead and Leicester
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Shopping
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Dining
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WC
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Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Accessible WC on platform 4
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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Information 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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