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The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornaby to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£131
Average price
£133
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
211 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornaby to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thornaby to Leicester will cost around £133 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Thornaby for Leicester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 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.
04:533h36
Thornaby08:29Leicester
£1311One-way
0 changes
05:554h54
Thornaby10:49Leicester
£1351One-way
0 changes
04:533h36
Thornaby08:29Leicester
£1311One-way
0 changes
05:554h54
Thornaby10:49Leicester
£1351One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Thornaby to Leicester train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 04:01
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:53 Thornaby | 3h36 | 08:29 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornaby to Leicester
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Trains from Thornaby to Leicester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 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 211 km |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 19:32 |
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
FAQs: Thornaby to Leicester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Thornaby 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 Thornaby to Leicester.
The train distance from Thornaby to Leicester is 211 km.
Booking trains from Thornaby to Leicester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Thornaby to Leicester.
The cost of a train ticket from Thornaby to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £65, while the average price tends to be around £77.
The train journey from Thornaby to Leicester covers a distance of 211 km and takes approximately 3h 36m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Thornaby to Leicester is by train, costing approximately £65.
The first train from Thornaby to Leicester leaves at 5:48.
The train station in Thornaby that goes to Leicester is Thornaby station (TBY), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
The last train from Thornaby to Leicester departs at 19:32.
To travel from Thornaby to Leicester, you can take a train.
Trains from Thornaby to Leicester run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Thornaby to Leicester.
There is no night train service from Thornaby to Leicester.
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Important Stations and Airports in Thornaby and Leicester
Thornaby
Leicester
The major train station for departures in Thornaby is Thornaby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thornaby for your trip from Thornaby to Leicester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:30 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- 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
- Wheelchairs available open hours: During Staff Help times as shown above.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: A unisex toilet is available in the station building during booking office opening hours only. (Includes disabled and baby changing facilities).
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Thornaby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches will pick up / drop off at the bus stops on Station Street due to the station car park not being wide enough for a coach to turn around in. Station Street is the road which runs parallel to the station access road and can be reached by using the footbridge on the station approach road.
The major train station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your journey to Leicester from Thornaby.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- 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 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
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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