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East Midlands TrainsY07130
09:05AM1h15
London St Pancras International (STP)
10:20AMLeicester station (LEI)
541One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY07125
08:06AM1h13
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:19AMLeicester station (LEI)
891One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY07225
09:02AM1h07
London St Pancras International (STP)
10:09AMLeicester station (LEI)
891One-way
0 transfers
Popular trains to and from Leicester

Popular trains to Leicester

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester train

from $18
Direct trains available
2h20 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • East Midlands Trains
  • Abellio Greater Anglia

London to Leicester train

from $23
Direct trains available
1h03 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains
  • Thameslink

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester train

from $26
Direct trains available
2h09 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains
  • Thameslink

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train

from $36
Direct trains available
2h03 average duration
20trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains

Edinburgh to Leicester train

from $46
Direct trains available
4h49 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • LNER
  • CrossCountry
  • Avanti West Coast

Popular trains from Leicester

Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train

from $18
Direct trains available
2h25 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • East Midlands Trains

Leicester to Manchester train

from $34
Direct trains available
1h43 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains
  • CrossCountry
  • Northern Rail (3)
  • TransPennine Express
  • Avanti West Coast
  • West Midlands Trains

Leicester to Edinburgh train

from $40
Direct trains available
4h50 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • LNER
  • CrossCountry
  • Avanti West Coast

Leicester to London train

from $46
Direct trains available
1h03 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains
  • Thameslink

Leicester to Newcastle train

from $61
Direct trains available
3h18 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • LNER
  • CrossCountry
  • TransPennine Express

Trains to Leicester

With its central UK location and direct Midland Mainline connection from London St Pancras International railroad Station, Leicester is an easy city to reach from any of the major cities in Europe. Average train journey times from London to Leicester are just over one hour, making this fast and frequent service one of the most popular routes. Leicester is the only railroad station in the city, but other local stations include Loughborough, Narborough, and Melton Mowbray.

Which is the main train station in Leicester?

Leicester railroad Station is the main station in the city, and located on London Road which is just a short stroll from the main city center. There is a cab rank just outside the station, and several bus stops enable speedy bus journeys throughout Leicester and the central region.

Which train companies offer trains to Leicester?

East Midlands Trains operate the direct service from London to Leicester, which then goes on to Sheffield and has links to all the major Northern cities. East Midlands Trains also operate the regional service from Cleethorpes to Leicester, while Cross Country by Arriva operate frequent trains running to Leicester from Birmingham and Nottingham.

Why travel by train to Leicester?

Some of the major reasons passengers opt to travel by train from London to Leicester are the speedy, direct journeys, and the fact that it's a relaxing mode of transportation. The city is easy to access by rail from anywhere in the UK, due to its central location, London mainline link up, and good regional rail networks.

Before you travel to Leicester by train - good to know!

Leicester's diverse city has a lot to offer modern travellers and its mainline location means there are frequent trains to Leicester from lots of major UK cities. With two major universities in the central area of Leicester, there are lots of great leisure opportunities in the city center and throughout the region, with international cuisine featuring on many restaurant menus. With a regenerated city center, which includes the new Highcross shopping mall, and historic Roman ruins close by, visitors to Leicester don't need to take public transport to explore the city center, however, visitors traveling further afield will discover Day or Weekly Saver Tickets on local buses make travel around the city and county extremely affordable. In addition the launch of Leicester's new Arriva Click service means passengers can go anywhere, as it is a cross over between bus and Uber services.

Train providers: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast to Leicester trains

Travel on East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast trains to Leicester at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

station information and services

Train stations in Leicester

Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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 Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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