London to Leicester by train
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Overview: trains from London to Leicester
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London to Leicester train travel explained
Want to know how to get from London to Leicester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Leicester take around 1 hour and 2 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 142 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 00:15. The last departure is usually at around 23:35. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 00:15, with the last train leaving at around 23:00. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 132 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 4 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$34.45.
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.
How long does it take to travel from London to Leicester?
The London to Leicester train travel takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Leicester train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Leicester leaving London at around 00:15 and the last train leaving at around 23:35. At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 00:15, with the final departure at 23:00
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Other train journeys to Leicester
- From Sheffield to Leicester From CA$14.95
- From Nuneaton to Leicester From CA$25.35
- From Peterborough to Leicester From CA$52.00
- From Glasgow to Leicester From CA$198.90
- From Luton to Leicester From CA$43.55
- From Newcastle upon Tyne to Leicester From CA$113.75
- From Doncaster to Leicester From CA$54.60
- From Birmingham to Leicester From CA$18.20
- From Skegness to Leicester From CA$28.60
- From Edinburgh to Leicester From CA$136.50
- From Leeds to Leicester From CA$83.85
- From Cheltenham to Leicester From CA$59.15
- From Darlington to Leicester From CA$99.45
- From Wellingborough to Leicester From CA$13.65
- From Bedford to Leicester From CA$23.40
Other train journeys from Leicester
- From Leicester to Birmingham From CA$16.25
- From Leicester to Skegness From CA$31.85
- From Leicester to Edinburgh From CA$188.50
- From Leicester to Leeds From CA$70.85
- From Leicester to Sheffield From CA$17.55
- From Leicester to Nuneaton From CA$25.35
- From Leicester to Peterborough From CA$26.00
- From Leicester to Glasgow From CA$198.90
- From Leicester to Luton From CA$37.05
- From Leicester to Newcastle upon Tyne From CA$113.75
- From Leicester to Doncaster From CA$54.60
- From Leicester to Corby From CA$11.05
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