Leicester to Bangor by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Bangor

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester to Bangor, 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 00:04 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 37m View journey
Distance (km) 212
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey £101.43 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 40m
Train operators 6

Travelling by train from Leicester to Bangor

Ready to travel from Leicester to Bangor by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train travel from Leicester to Bangor

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Leicester to Bangor:

  • Cheapest ticket: £101.43

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Departure frequency and timetable from Leicester to Bangor

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Leicester to Bangor:

  • 00:04 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:45 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:48 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:35 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 1 hour and 8 minutes from Leicester toward Bangor.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 13 trains serving this route each day.

How long does the train from Leicester to Bangor take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 37 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 212 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Leicester to Bangor trains

Tickets for travel to Bangor along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Leicester to Bangor by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Bangor.

FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Bangor

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

The train journey between Leicester and Bangor spans 212 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.