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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Didcot
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Didcot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $221.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Leicester to Didcot
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Trains from Leicester to Didcot run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $221 (€179) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 2h 50m.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $25 (€20)
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $221 (€179) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 04:41 |
Last train 22:06 |
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 $25 (€20)
FAQs: Trains from Leicester to Didcot
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Didcot 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 Didcot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Leicester to Didcot can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $221 (€179), while the average price is around $221 (€179).
The train from Leicester to Didcot takes 2h 50m and runs 4 per day.
The distance by train from Leicester to Didcot is 71 miles (115 km).
The first train from Leicester to Didcot leaves at 4:41 AM.
The last train from Leicester to Didcot leaves at 10:06 PM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Leicester to Didcot.
The train station in Leicester that goes to Didcot is Leicester station (LEI), which connects to Didcot Parkway (DID).
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Didcot is by bus, with a cost of around $25 (€20).
The train journey from Leicester to Didcot offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, featuring views of the English countryside, quaint villages, and stretches of farmland, providing a pleasant and moderately scenic experience.
A day trip from Leicester to Didcot is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 50m. Trains run 3 times per day.
A day or two is typically sufficient to explore Didcot, including the Didcot Railway Centre and local parks.
No, you cannot take the train from Leicester to Didcot.
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Popular train stations from Leicester to Didcot
Leicester
Didcot
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 Didcot.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
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
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
- 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
- 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 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
The major train station for arrivals in Didcot is Didcot Parkway. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Didcot Parkway for your journey to Didcot from Leicester.
Amenities at train station
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Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:00 - 19:40
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Spar supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The Ladies and Gentleman's toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 3 and 5
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Didcot Parkway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt.
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