The cheapest trains from Edinburgh to Leicester
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Leicester will cost around $ 177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 139.
Timetable Edinburgh to Leicester
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The fastest trains from Edinburgh to Leicester
Fastest Journey
4 h 29 m
Average
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
392 km
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Leicester without transferring at least once.
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Train Information to Leicester from Edinburgh
 | Distance | 243 miles (392 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 29 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $113 (€91) |
 | Train frequency | 8 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Cross Country |
Trains from Edinburgh to Leicester cover the 243 miles (392 km) long route taking on average 4 h 29 min with our travel partners like Cross Country. Normally, there are 8 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $55 (€44), but the average price of train tickets is $113 (€91). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Leicester.
Train companies
Travel with CrossCountry between Edinburgh and Leicester
CrossCountry trains will get you from Edinburgh to Leicester from $55 (€44). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Edinburgh and Leicester you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Find the perfect CrossCountry train from Edinburgh to Leicester for a smooth and relaxing journey. Omio makes it convenient for you to check the latest CrossCountry train schedules and compare the cheapest, fastest or earliest train between Edinburgh and Leicester. You can also check relevant travel information for the CrossCountry train, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, depending on the class fare you choose. Once you find the ideal route, book your cheap CrossCountry train tickets online. You can expect to travel around 243 miles (392 km) on this trip and your CrossCountry Edinburgh to Leicester train ticket can cost as little as $94 (€76) one-way if you book in advance. When you search for CrossCountry tickets between Edinburgh and Leicester in the Omio app, you can quickly see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Buy your official CrossCountry train tickets online quickly and easily on Omio and enjoy the travel experience!
Read on for COVID-19 recommendations and policies for your CrossCountry train ticket between Edinburgh and Leicester:
- Refund or voucher policy
- If you have an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket, you can get a full refund and the £10 admin fee has been waived. Advance tickets are normally non-refundable but you can now also get a full refund if your Advance ticket was booked before 23 March 2020.
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving in Leicester.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and travel around 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Leicester and need to travel approximately 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the train station to the city center in Leicester.
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