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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Leicester
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Leicester will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
To travel from Newport to Leicester you need to make at least one change.
C23363 · C23325
P08475+C23374 · C23280P08474+C23652 · C23325P08473+C23370 · C23277P08474+C23652 · C23325P08475+C23374 · C23280P08473+C23370 · C23277C23363 · C23325
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newport to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Newport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 173 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£75 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Newport to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P08473+C23370 · C23277 | On time 06:37 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 3h15 | 09:52 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| C23363 · C23325 | On time 06:54 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 3h19 | 10:13 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| P08474+C23652 · C23325 | On time 07:04 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 3h09 | 10:13 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| P08475+C23374 · C23280 | On time 07:37 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 3h14 | 10:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Leicester
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Trains from Newport to Leicester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 173 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 173 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 20:50 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Newport to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Newport and Leicester from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newport to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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 Newport and Leicester
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Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- 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, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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Dining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket 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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