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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from South Wigston (SWS) to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Wigston (SWS) 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 South Wigston (SWS) to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave South Wigston (SWS) 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 5 km distance in an average of 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 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 South Wigston (SWS) to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Wigston (SWS) 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 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 5 km
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37m Average total duration Fastest 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
South Wigston (SWS) to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for South Wigston (SWS) to Leicester station (LEI) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 06:44 South Wigston (SWS) | 0h06 | 06:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:44 South Wigston (SWS) | 0h06 | 07:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:44 South Wigston (SWS) | 0h06 | 08:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:44 South Wigston (SWS) | 0h07 | 10:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:44 South Wigston (SWS) | 0h07 | 11:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Wigston (SWS) to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from South Wigston (SWS) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:06, the last at 20:44. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 6m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6m |
First train 08:06 |
Last train 20:44 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from South Wigston (SWS) to Leicester station (LEI) trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between South Wigston (SWS) 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: South Wigston (SWS) to Leicester station (LEI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Wigston (SWS) 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 South Wigston (SWS) and Leicester station (LEI)
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- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Both platforms may be accessed via ramps which have a moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the junction of Marstown avenue and Kenilworth road.
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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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