Leighton Buzzard to Leicester by train

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Overview: trains from Leighton Buzzard to Leicester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leighton Buzzard to Leicester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:42 View journey
Last train 23:51 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 85
Trains / day 29 View all
Cheapest journey CA$26.99 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 21m
Train operators 9

Travelling from Leighton Buzzard to Leicester by train

Want to know how to get from Leighton Buzzard to Leicester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Leighton Buzzard to Leicester take around 1 hour and 14 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 85 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Leighton Buzzard is scheduled to depart at around  03:42. The last departure is usually at around 22:18 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Leighton Buzzard at around 06:52, with the last train leaving at around 23:51. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 29 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 24 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$26.99.

We think any time is a great time to visit Leicester, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Leicester.

Is there a direct train from Leighton Buzzard to Leicester?

The journey between Leighton Buzzard and Leicester usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Leighton Buzzard to Leicester every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Leighton Buzzard to Leicester?

The Leighton Buzzard to Leicester train travel takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Leighton Buzzard to Leicester train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Leicester leaving Leighton Buzzard at around 03:42 and the last train leaving at around 22:18 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Leighton Buzzard at around 06:52, with the final departure at 23:51.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.