4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Leicester
Cheapest price
$140
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Leicester will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lancaster for Leicester on Wed, Nov 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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 Lancaster to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a train costs an average of €114.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€114 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lancaster to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM Lancaster | 3h32 | 2:02 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Leicester
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Trains from Lancaster to Leicester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $140 (€114) but you can travel from only $50 (€41) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $140 (€114) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 23:37 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) from Lancaster to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Lancaster and Leicester from $50 (€41). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Trains from Lancaster to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Leicester
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
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HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk
- 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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