4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hayes to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hayes to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 134 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£55 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hayes to Leicester:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hayes to Leicester costing on average £55.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 47m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (1h 43m by train vs 2h 6m by car). Tickets start at around £55 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
26 Sept
27 Sept
28 Sept
29 Sept
30 Sept
01 Oct
02 Oct
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Hayes to Leicester
Travel 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 Hayes to Leicester.
This is compared to other travel options from Hayes to Leicester:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hayes to Leicester costing on average £55.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 19 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hayes and Leicester as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hayes & Harlington (HAY) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by coach.
- 14 direct coaches per day with National Express.
Travelling from Hayes to Leicester: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, coach, flight or ferry
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
