How much does a train ticket from London to Leicester cost?

The average train ticket price from London to Leicester is $110. The best way to find train tickets from London to Leicester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from London to Leicester?

A train trip between London and Leicester is around 1h 10m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 3m. This is the time it takes to travel the 89 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between London and Leicester?

The number of trains from London to Leicester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from London to Leicester by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from London to Leicester?

When taking the train from London to Leicester, you can travel comfortably and safely with East Midlands Railway.

Trains from London to Leicester | East Midlands Railway

Train London to Leicester: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$110

Average train trip duration1h 10m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure5:27am

Distance87 miles (140 km)

Latest train departure11:54pm

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/523 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Based on 23 reviews, the company was rated 4.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at $27.00

Train and bus companies in GB:SNCF, TGV inOui, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, SNCF Intercités, Northern, Transpennine Express

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Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between London and Leicester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Leicester.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Leicester, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between London and Leicester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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