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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to Leicester
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Leicester will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to Leicester without transferring at least 2 times.
Luton Dart+
C52620 · Y12200Luton Dart+C51871 · Y12196Luton Dart+C52633 · Y12194Luton Dart+C52294 · Y12197Luton Dart+C52411 · Y12202Luton Dart+C52633 · Y12194Luton Dart+C51865 · Y12205Luton Dart+C52620 · Y12200Luton Dart+C52294 · Y12197Luton Dart+C51871 · Y12196
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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€48 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Luton Airport to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Dart+C52633 · Y12194 | On time 8:00 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h19 | 9:19 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C51871 · Y12196 | On time 8:27 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h21 | 9:48 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C52294 · Y12197 | On time 9:00 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C52620 · Y12200 | On time 9:26 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h20 | 10:46 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C52411 · Y12202 | On time 9:56 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h21 | 11:17 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C51865 · Y12205 | On time 10:26 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h19 | 11:45 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to Leicester
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Trains from London Luton Airport to Leicester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $28 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:26, the last at 18:26. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 07:26 |
Last train 18:26 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from London Luton Airport to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Luton Airport and Leicester from $28 (€22). 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 London Luton Airport to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Luton Airport to Leicester
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Information Desk
- 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
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