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Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Dec 11

Cheapest

$40

Average

$50

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

01:32PM2h31

Leicester

04:03PMCambridge

$401One-way

0 transfers

05:15AM1h53

Leicester

07:08AMCambridge

$451One-way

0 transfers

01:12PM1h56

Leicester

03:08PMCambridge

$451One-way

0 transfers

08:14AM1h54

Leicester

10:08AMCambridge

$611One-way

0 transfers

07:18AM1h52

Leicester

09:10AMCambridge

$611One-way

0 transfers

Leicester to Cambridge train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Cross Country	01:12PM Leicester	1h56	03:08PM Cambridge	0 transfersDirect
Cross Country	05:15AM Leicester	1h53	07:08AM Cambridge	0 transfersDirect
Cross Country	08:14AM Leicester	1h54	10:08AM Cambridge	0 transfersDirect
Cross Country	07:18AM Leicester	1h52	09:10AM Cambridge	0 transfersDirect
East Midlands Railway	01:32PM Leicester	2h31	04:03PM Cambridge	0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Leicester to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Dec 11

Fastest Journey

1 h 52 m

Average

2 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

98 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Leicester for Cambridge every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:18AM1h52

Leicester

09:10AMCambridge

$611One-way

0 transfers

05:15AM1h53

Leicester

07:08AMCambridge

$451One-way

0 transfers

08:14AM1h54

Leicester

10:08AMCambridge

$611One-way

0 transfers

01:12PM1h56

Leicester

03:08PMCambridge

$451One-way

0 transfers

01:32PM2h31

Leicester

04:03PMCambridge

$401One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Cambridge

Trains from Leicester to Cambridge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€15) but you can travel from only $11 (€10) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $11 (€10)

Distance

60 miles (97 km)

Average train duration

2h 10m

Cheapest ticket price

$17 (€15)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 50m

First train

04:48

Last train

22:24

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $11 (€10)

Train providers: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Thameslink from Leicester to Cambridge trains

Find the best trains from Leicester to Cambridge with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Thameslink from $20 (€18). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Cambridge from Leicester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Leicester to Cambridge train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 51 min
Cheapest Price: $20
CrossCountry frequency: 9 a day

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.

East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Cambridge train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $32

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Leicester to Cambridge train information with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 4 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: $39

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

FAQs: Trains from Leicester to Cambridge

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Cambridge.

Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Cambridge can start from as little as $17 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to Cambridge is $45 (€40); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Leicester to Cambridge is 1 h 50 min to travel the 60 mile (97 km) long journey, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leicester to Cambridge leaves at 4: 48 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leicester to Cambridge leaves at 10: 24 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Leicester to Cambridge which require at least one change with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Great Northern or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Cambridge. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Cambridge.

For the journey from Leicester to Cambridge you can take a train with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Great Northern or east_midlands_trains. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Leicester and Cambridge on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 24 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Leicester, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cambridge, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Cambridge from Leicester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Leicester to Cambridge by train is September.

You have options as you can travel to Cambridge from Leicester 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular train stations from Leicester to Cambridge

Leicester

Cambridge

The major train station for departures in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your trip from Leicester to Cambridge.

Leicester

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB

Phone Number

+44 8457125678

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30

Parking

Car Park: Short stay car park

Dining

Maxin Chicken
Mr Browns
Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen @ LCB Depot
Domino's

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

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

Hotel