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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 4 m
Trains on 20 Sept
26
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) 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 Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
To travel from Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI) you need to make at least one change.
W70719 · EM74010022:011h05Nottingham station (NOT)23:06Leicester station (LEI)£41One-way1 change- C21820 · W70841 · EM72700020:231h38Nottingham station (NOT)22:01Leicester station (LEI)£51One-way2 changes
- C21801 · W70774 · EM74220013:231h36Nottingham station (NOT)14:59Leicester station (LEI)£51One-way2 changes
- W70678 · EM74240013:101h09Nottingham station (NOT)14:19Leicester station (LEI)£81One-way1 change
- W70713 · EM74020020:021h12Nottingham station (NOT)21:14Leicester station (LEI)£81One-way1 change
- C21686 · EM74210014:191h00Nottingham station (NOT)15:19Leicester station (LEI)£171One-way1 change
- W70738 · EM74030021:101h04Nottingham station (NOT)22:14Leicester station (LEI)£171One-way1 change
- W70687 · EM74180015:141h05Nottingham station (NOT)16:19Leicester station (LEI)£171One-way1 change
- W70719 · EM74010022:011h05Nottingham station (NOT)23:06Leicester station (LEI)£41One-way1 change
- C21881 · EM7440007:561h05Nottingham station (NOT)9:01Leicester station (LEI)£131One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 35 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI):
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI) costing on average £13.
Other travel options to Leicester station (LEI) take longer:
Coach takes on average 55m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (35m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21881 · EM744000 | 7:56 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h05 | 9:01 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21830 · C21857 · EM743800 | 8:00 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h39 | 9:39 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| C21856 · EM743600 | 9:01 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h18 | 10:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21786 · W70840 · EM743500 | 9:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h22 | 10:39 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W70737 · EM743400 | 9:51 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h08 | 10:59 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21691 · EM743000 | 11:10 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h09 | 12:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21690 · EM742700 | 12:09 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h10 | 13:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21607 · W70768 · EM742500 | 12:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h36 | 13:59 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W70678 · EM742400 | 13:10 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h09 | 14:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21801 · W70774 · EM742200 | 13:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h36 | 14:59 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| C21686 · EM742100 | 14:19 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h00 | 15:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21798 · W70780 · EM741900 | 14:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h36 | 15:59 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W70687 · EM741800 | 15:14 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h05 | 16:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21826 · W70786 · EM741600 | 15:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h36 | 16:59 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W70693 · EM741500 | 16:11 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h08 | 17:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21609 · W70792 · EM741300 | 16:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h36 | 17:59 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W70699 · EM741200 | 17:10 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h09 | 18:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21614 · C21681 · EM741000 | 17:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h36 | 18:59 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| C21680 · EM740900 | 18:10 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h09 | 19:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21824 · W70801 · EM740700 | 18:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h36 | 19:59 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W70709 · EM740600 | 19:10 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h09 | 20:19 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21792 · W70805 · EM740400 | 19:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h36 | 20:59 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W70713 · EM740200 | 20:02 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h12 | 21:14 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21820 · W70841 · EM727000 | 20:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h38 | 22:01 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W70738 · EM740300 | 21:10 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h04 | 22:14 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W70719 · EM740100 | 22:01 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h05 | 23:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 20m.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 4:26 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway from Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI) trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Nottingham station (NOT) and Leicester station (LEI) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham station (NOT) 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham station (NOT) and Leicester station (LEI)
Most Nottingham station (NOT) to Leicester station (LEI) trains use the Nottingham to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham station (NOT) and Leicester station (LEI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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.
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.
Most popular train connections from Nottingham station (NOT)
Most popular trains to and from Leicester station (LEI) and Nottingham station (NOT)
Most popular train connections to Leicester station (LEI)
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