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Redfern's Cottage Museum of Uttoxeter Life
The town’s main museum explores local history, industry, and the Samuel Johnson story in a compact and informative setting.
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Take a train from Leicester to Uttoxeter and enjoy the approximately 35 miles (57 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 22:16.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 10:16 PM |
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Discover the best of Uttoxeter — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Uttoxeter trip today.
The town’s main museum explores local history, industry, and the Samuel Johnson story in a compact and informative setting.
A heritage museum at nearby Sudbury Hall with interactive childhood displays, making it one of the area’s best-known family visits.
An outstanding pottery museum in nearby Stoke-on-Trent, showcasing ceramic art and design from a world-famous industry.
The traditional heart of Uttoxeter, lined with shops and historic buildings, and the best area to feel the market-town atmosphere.
A useful walking and cycling route following the dismantled railway, offering an easy green corridor through the local landscape.
An accessible riverside and countryside approach near town, attractive for short walks and glimpses of the surrounding valley.
A classic Staffordshire oatcake is a soft savoury pancake, often filled with cheese or bacon. It is a proud local staple eaten for breakfast or lunch.
Lobby is a traditional Staffordshire beef and vegetable stew, long valued as hearty working-class comfort food across the county.
Burton Ale is the historic pale ale style from nearby Burton upon Trent. Its mineral-rich brewing water made it famous across Britain.
Popular steakhouse and grill near Uttoxeter Racecourse, known for hearty mains and a smart but relaxed setting.
Established pub restaurant serving British classics, Sunday roasts, and drinks in a traditional, welcoming atmosphere.
Well-known casual venue for burgers, grills, and family meals, convenient for visitors heading to Alton Towers.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than big cities, while pub meals, coffee, and local transport are fairly typical for a market town.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: not expected, but small change is welcome.
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Uttoxeter Railway Station -> Uttoxeter Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Uttoxeter 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 Uttoxeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leicester to Uttoxeter trains use the Leicester to Uttoxeter station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Uttoxeter 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.
Uttoxeter has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Uttoxeter.
Available at Uttoxeter: Parking.
Available at Uttoxeter: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uttoxeter: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Platform 1 has step free access via a ramp with moderate gradient. Platform 2 is reached by crossing the barrow crossing, this has an uneven surface due to the tracks, there is also a ramp with a steep gradient to get up to the platform. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Dovlin 01889 567055, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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