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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sowerby Bridge to Leicester
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sowerby Bridge to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sowerby Bridge to Leicester will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Sowerby Bridge to Leicester you need to make at least 2 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sowerby Bridge to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sowerby Bridge to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 130 km
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3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sowerby Bridge to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Sowerby Bridge to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 00:05 Sowerby Bridge | 7h57 | 08:02 Leicester | 2 changes | |
| 05:51 Sowerby Bridge | 3h11 | 09:02 Leicester | 2 changes | |
| 07:23 Sowerby Bridge | 2h39 | 10:02 Leicester | 2 changes | |
| 08:23 Sowerby Bridge | 2h40 | 11:03 Leicester | 2 changes | |
| 08:36 Sowerby Bridge | 2h52 | 11:28 Leicester | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sowerby Bridge to Leicester
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Trains from Sowerby Bridge to Leicester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 09:09. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 09:09 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited from Sowerby Bridge to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Sowerby Bridge and Leicester from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sowerby Bridge to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sowerby Bridge 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 Sowerby Bridge and Leicester
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- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed however disabled passengers can still get access onto the platforms. Level access onto Manchester bound platforms from car park. Steeped ramp to Leeds bound platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station forecourt and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop at the station but not many buses stop there.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Station car park.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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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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