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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
52 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
53 m
Trains on 05 Sept
31
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) 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 Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 31 trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI), including 30 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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.
W7083720:300h59Sheffield station (SHF)21:29Leicester station (LEI)£121One-way0 changes- W7078810:350h52Sheffield station (SHF)11:27Leicester station (LEI)£141One-way0 changes
- C215359:350h53Sheffield station (SHF)10:28Leicester station (LEI)£141One-way0 changes
- W7079111:001h03Sheffield station (SHF)12:03Leicester station (LEI)£141One-way0 changes
- W7079411:350h53Sheffield station (SHF)12:28Leicester station (LEI)£141One-way0 changes
- W7078810:350h52Sheffield station (SHF)11:27Leicester station (LEI)£141One-way0 changes
- W707575:300h52Sheffield station (SHF)6:22Leicester station (LEI)£201One-way0 changes
- C215359:350h53Sheffield station (SHF)10:28Leicester station (LEI)£141One-way0 changes
- W7079411:350h53Sheffield station (SHF)12:28Leicester station (LEI)£141One-way0 changes
- C2153712:350h54Sheffield station (SHF)13:29Leicester station (LEI)£201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI):
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI) costing on average £13.
Other travel options to Leicester station (LEI) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 45m.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 13m by train vs 1h 21m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£13 vs £17). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W70832 | On time 19:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h56 | 20:31 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70834 | On time 20:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 21:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G89795+C59820 | On time 20:07 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h50 | 21:57 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21546 | On time 21:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 22:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70752 | On time 21:45 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h06 | 22:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89806+C21183 | On time 22:06 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h49 | 23:55 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
| W70757 | 5:30 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 6:22 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21532 | 5:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h04 | 7:00 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70764 | 6:33 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h57 | 7:30 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21533 | 7:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h02 | 8:02 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21534 | 7:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h56 | 8:27 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70773 | 8:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 9:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70776 | 8:32 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h56 | 9:28 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70779 | 9:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 10:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21535 | 9:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h53 | 10:28 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70785 | 10:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 11:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70788 | 10:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 11:27 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70791 | 11:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 12:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70794 | 11:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h53 | 12:28 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21536 | 12:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 13:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21537 | 12:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 13:29 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21538 | 13:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 14:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70806 | 13:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 14:29 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70808 | 14:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 15:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21539 | 14:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 15:29 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70813 | 15:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 16:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21540 | 15:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 16:29 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21541 | 16:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 17:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89773+W70728 | 16:06 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h36 | 17:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21543 | 17:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 18:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21544 | 17:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h59 | 18:30 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21545 | 18:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h03 | 19:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70827 | 18:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 19:29 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70828 | 19:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h02 | 20:02 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:33, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 55m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 3:33 |
Last train 21:06 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Sheffield station (SHF) 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: Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield station (SHF) 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 Sheffield station (SHF) and Leicester station (LEI)
Most Sheffield station (SHF) to Leicester station (LEI) trains use the Sheffield to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield station (SHF) and Leicester station (LEI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. 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 Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: 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 concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. 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 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 Sheffield station (SHF)
Most popular trains to and from Leicester station (LEI) and Sheffield station (SHF)
Most popular train connections to Leicester station (LEI)
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