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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Leicester.

Average Price$27 - $27Average Duration4h 45m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$74 - $358Average Duration2h 58m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$17 - $17Average Duration1h 50m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to Leicester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
$17Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Reading to Leicester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$153
Average train trip duration2h 58m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure9:15am
Distance82 miles (131 km)
Latest train departure6:15pm

Reading to Leicester Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Reading to Leicester is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Leicester, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Reading and Leicester compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Reading to Leicester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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