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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI) will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI) without transferring at least 2 times.
Luton Dart+
C41943 · C2176612:20 AM1h49London Luton Airport (LUA)2:09 AMLeicester station (LEI)$391One-way2 transfers- Luton Dart+C41866 · W708589:00 AM1h20London Luton Airport (LUA)10:20 AMLeicester station (LEI)$501One-way2 transfers
- C41936 · C21150+Luton Dart9:26 PM1h19London Luton Airport (LUA)10:45 PMLeicester station (LEI)$501One-way2 transfers
- C41932 · C21778+Luton Dart8:26 PM1h19London Luton Airport (LUA)9:45 PMLeicester station (LEI)$501One-way2 transfers
- C41933 · C21775+Luton Dart8:56 PM1h22London Luton Airport (LUA)10:18 PMLeicester station (LEI)$581One-way2 transfers
- Luton Dart+C41851 · W708476:32 AM1h16London Luton Airport (LUA)7:48 AMLeicester station (LEI)$581One-way2 transfers
- Luton Dart+C41858 · W708527:29 AM1h18London Luton Airport (LUA)8:47 AMLeicester station (LEI)$581One-way2 transfers
- C41936 · C21150+Luton Dart9:26 PM1h19London Luton Airport (LUA)10:45 PMLeicester station (LEI)$501One-way2 transfers
- C41932 · C21778+Luton Dart8:26 PM1h19London Luton Airport (LUA)9:45 PMLeicester station (LEI)$501One-way2 transfers
- C41862 · W70854+Luton Dart8:00 AM1h19London Luton Airport (LUA)9:19 AMLeicester station (LEI)$581One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI):
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI) costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Leicester station (LEI) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (1h 6m by train vs 1h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trains for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41936 · C21150+Luton Dart | Delayed 8:37 PM 9:26 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h19 | 10:45 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C41939 · C21765+Luton Dart | Delayed 9:38 PM 10:20 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h26 | 11:46 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C04190+Luton Dart | Delayed 10:48 PM 11:30 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h35 | 1:05 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 22 | |||||
| Luton Dart+C41943 · C21766 | 12:20 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h49 | 2:09 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C41847 · W70845 | 5:49 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h28 | 7:17 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C41851 · W70847 | 6:32 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h16 | 7:48 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C41854 · W70850 | 6:58 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h24 | 8:22 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C41858 · W70852 | 7:29 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h18 | 8:47 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C41862 · W70854 | 8:00 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h19 | 9:19 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C41863 · W70856 | 8:27 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h21 | 9:48 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 4:49 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Luton Airport and Leicester station (LEI) from $23 (€19). 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 station (LEI)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from London Luton Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
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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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