Leamington Spa to Leicester by train

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Overview: trains from Leamington Spa to Leicester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leamington Spa 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 00:21 View journey
Last train 23:28 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 7m View journey
Distance (km) 48
Trains / day 63 View all
Cheapest journey £30.24 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 40m
Train operators 5

Explore Leamington Spa to Leicester by train

Thinking about travelling from Leamington Spa to Leicester by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Leamington Spa and Leicester

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: £30.24

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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Train schedule for travel between Leamington Spa and Leicester

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 63 trains make this journey of 48 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Leamington Spa is at 00:21 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:06.

During the weekend, 00:21 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:28 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 13 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Leamington Spa to Leicester

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 7 minutes, crossing a total distance of 48 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Leamington Spa to Leicester trains

Tickets for travel to Leicester along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your trip to Leicester

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Leicester.

FAQs about the train journey from Leamington Spa to Leicester

Want to know more about your journey from Leamington Spa to Leicester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Leamington Spa and Leicester is 48 kilometres.

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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.