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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 21 Jun

Cheapest price

£5

Average price

£10

Fastest journey

30 m

Average duration

30 m

Trains per day

Distance

35 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nottingham to Leicester will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.

Fast trains

Of the 36 trains that leave Nottingham for Leicester every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .

The slowest trains will take 30 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.

Y06997

16:270h30

Nottingham station (NOT)

16:57Leicester station (LEI)

£51One-way

0 changes

Y08017 · Y07086

15:310h47

Nottingham station (NOT)

16:18Leicester station (LEI)

£51One-way

1 change

Y06984

13:270h30

Nottingham station (NOT)

13:57Leicester station (LEI)

£51One-way

0 changes

Y07005

18:270h30

Nottingham station (NOT)

18:57Leicester station (LEI)

£51One-way

0 changes

Y06979

12:270h30

Nottingham station (NOT)

12:57Leicester station (LEI)

£51One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£13 Average Price	£7 Average Price Cheapest
1h 8m average duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 21m average duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Nottingham to Leicester?

The best time to book your train from Nottingham to Leicester is 4 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Nottingham to Leicester route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Nottingham to Leicester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Nottingham to Leicester.

Trains

from £7

Coaches

from £7

Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Leicester

United Kingdom

Trains from Nottingham to Leicester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

35 km

Average train duration

38m

Cheapest ticket price

£3

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

20m

First train

05:31

Last train

23:20

Price information

Train companies: East Midlands Trains and east_midlands_trains trains Nottingham to Leicester

Travel between Nottingham and Leicester from £3 with Omio’s train partners East Midlands Trains and east_midlands_trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip 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.

Nottingham to Leicester train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 20 min
Cheapest Price: £3

Trains from Nottingham to Leicester

Getting from Nottingham to Leicester has never been more straightforward with so many direct routes offered by East Midlands trains. Journeys can take as little as 31 minutes.

Which train companies go from Nottingham to Leicester?

All routes from Nottingham to Leicester are offered by East Midlands rail. The company has been operating since 2007 and also operates and manages both departure and arrival stations for trains travelling from Nottingham to Leicester.

How long is the train from Nottingham to Leicester?

East Midlands Trains offers direct services between Nottingham and Leicester almost without exception. Direct routes will reach the city between 30 and 40 minutes after departure. Services usually depart once every hour. The only indirect route departs from Nottingham station at 9:26 a.m. and involves a change in Long Eaton and a layover of 25 minutes, which extends the journey to roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.

When are the first and last trains of the day from Nottingham to Leicester?

The first train of the day departs from Nottingham station at 7:29 a.m. and the last leaves at 9:21 p.m. Both are direct services.

What facilities are available on trains from Nottingham to Leicester?

East Midlands trains offers a variety of services to help make journeys more comfortable. Providing Wifi, air conditioning, power outlets and the option to reserve passenger seats in advance, they also provide luggage storage and bicycle space. East Midlands trains also feature toilet facilities in every carriage.

What is the departure and arrival station for trains from Nottingham to Leicester?

Departure Station: All services depart from Nottingham station, which is located close to the city centre roughly 15 minutes walk from Nottingham Trent university. Tram services connect the station to the rest of the city and depart and arrive regularly.

Arrival Station: Services from Nottingham to Leicester terminate in Leicester railway station. The station is located near the city centre, approximately 20 minutes walk from Leicester Cathedral.

FAQs: Nottingham to Leicester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Nottingham to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Leicester.

Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Leicester can start from as little as £3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Nottingham to Leicester is £12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Nottingham to Leicester train time is 20 min covering the 22 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Nottingham to Leicester leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Nottingham to Leicester leaves at 23: 53.

Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from Nottingham to Leicester with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Leicester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Leicester.

Take the Nottingham to Leicester train with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route from Nottingham to Leicester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 53.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Nottingham, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 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.

A day trip to Leicester from Nottingham is worth doing with a journey time of 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Nottingham to Leicester is September.

You have options as you can travel from Nottingham to Leicester 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Leicester

Nottingham

Leicester

The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Leicester.

Nottingham Shopping

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Nottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ

Phone Number

+44 800 200 6060

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

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

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