The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Long Eaton
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Long Eaton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Long Eaton will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leicester for Long Eaton on Fri, Nov 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 29 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leicester to Long Eaton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Long Eaton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€8 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Long Eaton train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Long Eaton trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:01 AM Leicester | 0h23 | 12:24 AM Long Eaton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:03 AM Leicester | 0h29 | 12:32 AM Long Eaton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:36 AM Leicester | 0h24 | 1:00 AM Long Eaton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:01 AM Leicester | 2h37 | 3:38 AM Long Eaton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:41 PM Leicester | 0h21 | 6:02 PM Long Eaton | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Long Eaton
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 00:43 |
Last train 23:46 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Leicester to Long Eaton start from as low as $3 (€3) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $9 (€8) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Long Eaton trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Long Eaton from $3 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leicester to Long Eaton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leicester to Long Eaton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 17:30 Saturday 06:05 - 17:30 Sunday 08:45 - 16:05
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. Assistance provided by on train staff. This station has tactile paving at the edges of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the car park in front of the station.
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