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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Market Harborough station (MHR) to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Market Harborough station (MHR) 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 Market Harborough station (MHR) to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Market Harborough station (MHR) for Leicester station (LEI) 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 22 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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 Market Harborough station (MHR) to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Market Harborough station (MHR) 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 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 22 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Market Harborough station (MHR) to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from Market Harborough station (MHR) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:06, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 12m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 08:06 |
Last train 21:03 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Market Harborough station (MHR) to Leicester station (LEI) trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Market Harborough station (MHR) 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: Market Harborough station (MHR) to Leicester station (LEI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Market Harborough station (MHR) 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 Market Harborough station (MHR) and Leicester station (LEI)
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station. Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1. Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2. If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- 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 Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: rear of booking hall, and Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses leave from the Bay adjacent to the station car park.
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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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