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The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Oct 11
$36
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$65
Fastest journey on Oct 11
1 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
1 h 7 m
Trains on Oct 11
35
Distance
143 km
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.
The average ticket from Leicester to London will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 35 trains from Leicester to London, including 35 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.
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W70789Trains from Leicester to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (143 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 88 miles (143 km) |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to London trains for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W70667 | On time 5:54 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h10 | 7:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70757 | On time 6:23 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h13 | 7:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21521 | On time 6:43 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 7:55 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21532 | 7:01 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h08 | 8:09 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21683 | On time 7:13 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h14 | 8:27 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70764 | On time 7:31 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 8:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21533 | 8:03 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h04 | 9:07 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70679 | On time 8:12 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 9:27 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21534 | On time 8:30 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h06 | 9:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21523 | On time 8:43 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 9:55 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70773 | On time 9:04 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h03 | 10:07 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21524 | On time 9:12 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 10:27 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70776 | On time 9:31 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h08 | 10:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70686 | On time 9:43 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 10:55 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70779 | On time 10:04 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 11:09 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70689 | On time 10:12 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 11:27 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21535 | On time 10:30 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h09 | 11:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70692 | On time 10:43 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 11:55 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70785 | On time 11:04 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 12:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21525 | On time 11:12 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 12:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70788 | On time 11:30 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h09 | 12:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21526 | On time 11:43 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 12:55 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70791 | On time 12:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 1:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70794 | On time 12:31 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 1:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70704 | On time 12:43 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 1:55 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21536 | On time 1:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h04 | 2:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24359 | On time 1:12 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 2:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21537 | 1:31 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 2:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21528 | On time 1:43 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 2:55 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21538 | On time 2:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h04 | 3:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70714 | On time 2:13 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h14 | 3:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70806 | On time 2:31 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 3:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70716 | On time 2:43 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 3:55 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70808 | On time 3:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 4:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70718 | On time 3:12 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21539 | On time 3:31 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 4:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70721 | On time 3:43 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 4:55 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70813 | On time 4:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 5:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21529 | On time 4:12 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 5:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21541 | On time 5:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 6:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70726 | On time 5:12 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 6:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70728 | On time 5:43 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 6:55 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21543 | On time 6:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 7:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21530 | 6:12 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 7:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21544 | On time 6:32 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h04 | 7:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21545 | On time 7:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h03 | 8:07 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70734 | 7:12 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 8:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70827 | On time 7:32 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h07 | 8:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70736 | On time 7:43 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 8:55 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70828 | On time 8:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h05 | 9:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70740 | On time 8:12 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21547 | On time 8:32 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h06 | 9:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21531 | 8:43 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h12 | 9:55 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70835 | On time 9:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h03 | 10:07 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70746 | On time 9:14 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 10:29 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
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Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
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The train connection between Leicester and London is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore the vibrant capital. The journey typically takes around 1 hour 10 minutes, with services provided by East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Railway, and Thameslink. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can enjoy a comfortable ride while taking in scenic views of the English countryside along the way.
The train connection from Leicester to London takes approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes. There are about 50 connections per day, all of which are direct services. Passengers will depart from Leicester station and arrive at London St Pancras International.
The first daily train from Leicester to London departs at 05:10, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the capital. The last journey of the day leaves at 22:52, allowing late-night arrivals into one of Europe's most vibrant cities.
The cheapest ticket price for a train from Leicester to London is €32, while the average ticket price tends to be around €86.
The Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has stood for over 1,000 years as a royal palace, fortress, and prison. Its significance lies not only in its role as the home of the Crown Jewels but also in its rich tapestry of history that includes tales of intrigue and betrayal among England's monarchs. Unique features such as the iconic White Tower and the ravens that guard it add to its mystique—legend says if they ever leave, the kingdom will fall.
Buckingham Palace serves as both an official residence for British royalty and a symbol of national pride; it's where significant state occasions take place. The Changing of the Guard ceremony draws millions each year who are captivated by this time-honored tradition showcasing British pageantry at its finest. With 775 rooms including lavish gardens open to visitors during summer months, Buckingham Palace offers an unparalleled glimpse into royal life.
The British Museum is one of the world's oldest museums dedicated to human history and culture with collections spanning over two million years from every corner of our planet. It holds immense significance due to artifacts like the Rosetta Stone which have shaped our understanding across civilizations through time. What sets it apart is not just its vast collection but also free admission—a commitment to making knowledge accessible while inspiring curiosity about humanity’s shared heritage.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leicester to London trains use the Leicester to London St Pancras International station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Leicester and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are 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.
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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