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Compare train and coach for Leicester to Atherstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Atherstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 29 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 16m sooner (31m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £7 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Atherstone
How to get to Atherstone from Leicester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Atherstone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
13:50 1h10 Leicester 15:00 Atherstone £20 1 One-way 0 changes
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13:50 1h10 Leicester 15:00 Atherstone £20 1 One-way 0 changes
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13:50 1h10 Leicester 15:00 Atherstone £20 1 One-way 0 changes
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FAQs: Leicester to Atherstone
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Atherstone as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Atherstone station (ATH).
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Atherstone by train.
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