York to Leicester train

Cheap train tickets from York to Leicester

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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

LNER
08:00AMYork2h29 10:29AMLeicester
2 transfers
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TransPennine Express Service
08:48AMYork3h10 11:58AMLeicester
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CrossCountry
09:35AMYork3h22 12:57PMLeicester
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TransPennine Express Service
09:39AMYork3h18 12:57PMLeicester
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CrossCountry
10:32AMYork3h25 01:57PMLeicester
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Train schedule from York to Leicester

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, March 26
LNER
08:00AMYork2h29 10:29AMLeicester
2 transfers
TransPennine Express Service
08:48AMYork3h10 11:58AMLeicester
2 transfers
CrossCountry
09:35AMYork3h22 12:57PMLeicester
1 transfer
TransPennine Express Service
09:39AMYork3h18 12:57PMLeicester
2 transfers
CrossCountry
10:32AMYork3h25 01:57PMLeicester
1 transfer
LNER
11:33AMYork2h24 01:57PMLeicester
2 transfers
CrossCountry
11:45AMYork2h45 02:30PMLeicester
1 transfer
CrossCountry
12:45PMYork2h45 03:30PMLeicester
1 transfer
CrossCountry
01:45PMYork2h45 04:30PMLeicester
1 transfer
LNER
02:23PMYork2h07 04:30PMLeicester
2 transfers
CrossCountry
02:45PMYork2h45 05:30PMLeicester
1 transfer
CrossCountry
03:45PMYork2h42 06:27PMLeicester
1 transfer
CrossCountry
04:45PMYork3h10 07:55PMLeicester
1 transfer
LNER
05:13PMYork2h42 07:55PMLeicester
2 transfers
Northern Rail
06:02PMYork2h55 08:57PMLeicester
1 transfer
CrossCountry
06:45PMYork2h50 09:35PMLeicester
1 transfer

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Fastest train times from York to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Fastest Journey

2 h 7 m

Average

2 h 28 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

147 km

It's difficult to get from York to Leicester without transferring at least once.

LNER
02:23PMYork2h07 04:30PMLeicester
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LNER
11:33AMYork2h24 01:57PMLeicester
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LNER
08:00AMYork2h29 10:29AMLeicester
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CrossCountry
03:45PMYork2h42 06:27PMLeicester
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LNER
05:13PMYork2h42 07:55PMLeicester
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Overview: Train from York to Leicester

distanceDistance91 miles (146 km)
frequencyTrain frequency26 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesCross Country, London North Eastern Railway or Northern Rail

Trains from York to Leicester cover the 91 miles (146 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 52 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway or Northern Rail. Normally, there are 26 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from York and arrive in Leicester.

Train companies: CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) from York to Leicester trains

Travel on CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) trains between York and Leicester at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Northern Rail (3)
CrossCountry

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Northern Rail (3) from York to Leicester train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 16 min
  • Northern Rail (3) frequency: 2 a day

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between York and Leicester you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Train information from York to Leicester with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 38 min
  • CrossCountry frequency: 15 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from York to Leicester

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from York to Leicester.
FAQs
When traveling this route you should expect the distance from York to Leicester by train to be approximately 91 miles (146 km).
On average the York to Leicester train travel time is 2 h 52 min  for the 91 mile (146 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from York   and arrive in Leicester.

You can find the most popular departure train station for this route, York, located approximately 0.5 miles (788 m) from the city center of York. The most popular arrival train station in Leicester, called Leicester, is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from its city center.

For the best York to Leicester train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway or Northern Rail. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Leicester from York to compare what amenities they may offer.
On average, there are 26 trains a day from York to Leicester. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
The earliest train departing from York to Leicester leaves at 4: 40 AM. The last train departing from York to Leicester leaves at 10: 23 PM. You can find the latest York to Leicester train schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

York
Leicester
The major railway station for departures from York is York. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at York for your journey between York and Leicester.
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+44 800 200 6060
Public transit options for York
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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