London to Leicester Train
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London to Leicester by train
The journey from London to Leicester by train is 89.54 mi and takes 1 hr 10 mins. There are 29 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:27 and the last at 18:35. It is possible to travel from London to Leicester by train for as little as £16.80 or as much as £109.41. The best price for this journey is £16.80.
| Lowest Price | £16.80 |
| Journey Duration | 1 hr 10 mins |
| Connection per Day | East Midlands Railway 29 |
| Lowest Price | East Midlands Railway £16.80 |
| Highest Price | East Midlands Railway £109.41 |
| First Departure | East Midlands Railway 05:27 |
| Last Departure | East Midlands Railway 18:35 |
| Distance | East Midlands Railway 89.54 mi |
| Departure | East Midlands Railway London |
| Arrival | East Midlands Railway Leicester |
| Carriers | East Midlands Railway East Midlands Railway |
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Find the best day to travel to Leicester by train
When travelling to Leicester by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board East Midlands Railway from London to Leicester
Compare services on board when travelling from London to Leicester by train.
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London to Leicester CO2 Emissions by Train
Train
10.09kg
Bus
10.81kg
Flight
28.82kg
Car
23.06kg
What are the CO2 emissions from London to Leicester by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between London and Leicester are 10.09kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between London and Leicester? By taking the train between London and Leicester you will save 18.73kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.72kg compared to a bus and 12.97kg compared to a car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a train ticket from London to Leicester?
A train ticket from London to Leicester is £56.30. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as £16.80.
What's the cheapest train ticket from London to Leicester?
The cheapest ticket you can get from London to Leicester is £16.80. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between London and Leicester by train?
London to Leicester is 89.54 mi.
How long does the train between London and Leicester take?
London to Leicester is on average 1 hr 10 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 1 hr 3 mins.
How many train connections per day go from London to Leicester?
London to Leicester has 29 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from London to Leicester leave?
The earliest train from London to Leicester departs at 05:27. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from London to Leicester depart?
The latest train from London to Leicester departs at 18:35. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from London to Leicester in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is £16.80 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from London to Leicester?
There are on average 29 direct connection(s) from London to go to Leicester.
What's the fastest journey time between London to Leicester by train?
The fastest journey time by train between London and Leicester is 1 hr 3 mins.
Is there a direct train from London to Leicester?
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Leicester.
What are the CO2 emissions for London to Leicester by train?
The train journey from London to Leicester creates 10.09kg of CO2 emissions.