The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Leicester
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Leicester will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cheltenham for Leicester on Tue, Dec 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€41 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:40 AM Cheltenham | 2h11 | 9:51 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Cheltenham | 2h11 | 10:51 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Cheltenham | 2h10 | 11:50 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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CrossCountry as well as Cross Country offer trains services from Cheltenham to Leicester. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Cheltenham to Leicester.
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Cheltenham to Leicester.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Leicester
Trains from Cheltenham to Leicester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 21:17 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Cheltenham to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Cheltenham and Leicester from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cheltenham to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cheltenham to Leicester
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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