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Cheap train tickets from Leicester to London

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Cheapest

€66

Average

€84

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

08:14AM1h13

Leicester

09:27AMLondon St Pancras International

€661One-way

0 transfers

09:04AM1h05

Leicester

10:09AMLondon St Pancras International

€781One-way

0 transfers

09:12AM1h15

Leicester

10:27AMLondon St Pancras International

€921One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM1h09

Leicester

09:39AMLondon St Pancras International

€921One-way

0 transfers

08:40AM1h26

Leicester

10:06AMLondon St Pancras International

€921One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Leicester to London

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 29

East Midlands Railway

08:01AM1h08

Leicester

09:09AMLondon St Pancras International

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East Midlands Railway

08:14AM1h13

Leicester

09:27AMLondon St Pancras International

0 transfers

East Midlands Railway

08:30AM1h09

Leicester

09:39AMLondon St Pancras International

0 transfers

East Midlands Railway

08:40AM1h26

Leicester

10:06AMLondon St Pancras International

0 transfers

East Midlands Railway

09:04AM1h05

Leicester

10:09AMLondon St Pancras International

0 transfers

East Midlands Railway

09:12AM1h15

Leicester

10:27AMLondon St Pancras International

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Leicester to London

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Fastest Journey

1 h 5 m

Average

1 h 10 m

Trains per day

Distance

143 km

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

Fastest

09:04AM1h05

Leicester

10:09AMLondon St Pancras International

€781One-way

0 transfers

08:01AM1h08

Leicester

09:09AMLondon St Pancras International

€921One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM1h09

Leicester

09:39AMLondon St Pancras International

€921One-way

0 transfers

08:14AM1h13

Leicester

09:27AMLondon St Pancras International

€661One-way

0 transfers

09:12AM1h15

Leicester

10:27AMLondon St Pancras International

€921One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Leicester to London

	Distance	89 miles (143 km)
	Average train duration	1 h 13 min
	Average train ticket price	$104 (€92)
	Train frequency	56 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 56 direct trains a day
	Train companies	East Midlands Railway or Thameslink

Trains from Leicester to London cover the 89 miles (143 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 13 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Railway or Thameslink. Normally, there are 56 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $104 (€92), but the average price of train tickets is $104 (€92). Travelers depart most frequently from Leicester and arrive in London Victoria.

Train companies: Thameslink from Leicester to London trains

Travel to London from Leicester from $104 (€92) with Omio’s train partners Thameslink! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

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.

Trains from Leicester to London

Multicultural Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands, an ancient Roman settlement that became an important center of the textile industry. It has good rail links with the capital via the Midland Main Line. Business and leisure travelers can take frequent direct trains from Leicester to London St Pancras seven days a week. Journey times to the capital average around one hour and 20 minutes, with departures from early morning to late evening.

Which train companies travel from Leicester to London?

East Midlands Trains, the main rail operator in the region, provides all direct trains from Leicester to London St Pancras. Some additional indirect services involve taking Cross Country Trains departures from Leicester and changing to West Midlands Trains services at Nuneaton for onward travel to London Euston.

How long is the train from Leicester to London?

The fastest rail service on the 93 mile route south from Leicester to London is an East Midlands Trains direct service taking one hour and five minutes to reach London St Pancras. Most direct trains on this route take 15-20 minutes longer to reach the capital. Indirect connections to London Euston via Nuneaton take two hours and 18 minutes to complete the trip.

How many trains are there from Leicester to London?

The East Midlands Trains timetable offers trains from Leicester to London St Pancras roughly every 15 minutes. The first train leaves Leicester around 5:00 a.m. and the final service departs just before 10:00 p.m. There are two to three daily additional indirect services from Leicester to London Euston. Sunday schedules begin a little later, with direct trains every half hour.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Leicester to London?

Departure train station: Leicester Station is on the eastern side of the city center, with city bus routes stopping at the station entrance. Passenger facilities at the station include a sandwich shop, book store, coffee shop, vending machines, ATMs, free WiFi and taxi stands.

Arrival train station: London St Pancras Station is on the north side of central London with Underground connections on six lines and bus routes stopping on Euston Road. Euston Station is ten minutes walk to the west, with its own bus interchange and Underground links on three lines. Both stations have cafes, news vendors, food stores, and bars.

FAQs: Trains from Leicester to London

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to London 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 London.

Cheap train tickets from Leicester to London can start from as little as $104 (€92) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to London is $104 (€92); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to London from Leicester is on average 1 h 13 min for the 89 mile (143 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Leicester to London by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leicester to London leaves at 7: 14 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leicester to London leaves at 8: 04 AM.

Yes, there are 56 direct trains a day from Leicester to London with East Midlands Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

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

Take the Leicester to London train with East Midlands Railway or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route from Leicester to London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

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 London Victoria, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to London from Leicester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 13 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Leicester to London is March.

Yes, you can take a bus to London from Leicester.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Leicester

London

Leicester is the most popular Leicester railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Leicester for your trip to London.

Leicester

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Address

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

Phone Number

+44 8457125678

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