The cheapest and fastest trains from Stretford to Leicester
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stretford to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stretford to Leicester will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stretford for Leicester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 120 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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 coach and train for Stretford to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stretford to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, and a coach costs an average of £74.
Distance: 120 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stretford to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Stretford to Leicester trains for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:49 Stretford | 5h33 | 13:22 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:23 Stretford | 3h48 | 12:11 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:23 Stretford | 3h49 | 13:12 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:52 Stretford | 3h30 | 13:22 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:23 Stretford | 4h38 | 15:01 Leicester | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stretford to Leicester
Trains from Stretford to Leicester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 120 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 120 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Stretford to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Stretford and Leicester from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stretford to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stretford 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 Stretford and Leicester
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Services towards Manchester : From Chatsworth Road along a path (27 paces) and up a ramp (57 paces, 1:20 slope) to platform. Services towards Warrington : From Derbyshire Lane West along a path (52 paces), up a ramp (57 paces, 1:15 slope) onto the Warrington platform. The path links Chatsworth Road and Derbyshire Lane West down 7 steps, through an underpass (12 paces) and up 7 steps by which means the platforms are linked.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On Derbyshire Lane West and Chatsworth Road for buses to Manchester or Trafford Park. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Chatsworth Road. (Towards Liverpool on station side, opposite for Manchester).
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Services Towards Manchester : Along a ramp (76 paces, 1:8 slope), turn right and along an underpass (25 paces). Turn left and up a stepped ramp (31 paces, 1:8 slope) onto the platform. Services Towards Warrington: Along a ramp (76 paces, 1:8 slope), then along a stepped ramp (35 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at station entrance on Moss Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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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