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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Leicester
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Leicester will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 5 trains that leave Wolverhampton 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 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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 Wolverhampton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 67 km
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£22 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Wolverhampton to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:42 Wolverhampton | 1h28 | 06:10 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:39 Wolverhampton | 1h38 | 07:17 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:15 Wolverhampton | 1h36 | 09:51 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:15 Wolverhampton | 1h36 | 10:51 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:15 Wolverhampton | 1h36 | 12:51 Leicester | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Leicester
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Trains from Wolverhampton to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 22:56 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Wolverhampton to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Wolverhampton and Leicester from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wolverhampton to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton and Leicester
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
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- 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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