Edinburgh to Leicester train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Leicester
Fastest Journey
4 h 49 m
Average
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
392 km
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Leicester
 | Distance | 243 miles (392 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 56 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $237 (€206) |
 | Train frequency | 17 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country |
Trains from Edinburgh to Leicester cover the 243 miles (392 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 56 min with our travel partners like London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country. Normally, there are 17 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $237 (€206), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $236 (€205). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Leicester.
Train providers: CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Leicester trains
Buy your official CrossCountry train tickets from Edinburgh to Leicester from $236 (€205) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Edinburgh to Leicester you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
CrossCountry is one of the best options when traveling by train from Edinburgh to Leicester. Omio quickly shows you current CrossCountry train schedules for the Edinburgh - Leicester journey and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest trip available. The distance from Edinburgh to Leicester is around 243 miles (392 km) and the cheapest CrossCountry one-way ticket you can book starts at $236 (€205). As you check the latest Edinburgh to Leicester train schedule from CrossCountry for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to Leicester safely. If you search for CrossCountry tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect CrossCountry ticket to Leicester from Edinburgh so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
Train information from Edinburgh to Leicester with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 5 h 24 min
- CrossCountry frequency: 12 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Leicester
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving in Leicester.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Edinburgh Waverley and need to travel around 0.4 miles (660 m) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Leicester most often arrive at Leicester and need to travel around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from this train station to the city center.
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Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
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