Leicester to Leighton Buzzard by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Leighton Buzzard

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester to Leighton Buzzard, 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 06:17 View journey
Last train 22:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 85
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey £36.49 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 36m
Train operators 8

Going from Leicester to Leighton Buzzard by train

About to set off from Leicester to Leighton Buzzard by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Leicester and Leighton Buzzard

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: £36.49

  • 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 timetable for travel between Leicester and Leighton Buzzard

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Leicester to Leighton Buzzard by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:17

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:55

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:49

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:16

  • Average number of daily trains: 24 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 34 minutes

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Leicester to Leighton Buzzard?

On this route spanning 85 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 26 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Leicester and Leighton Buzzard?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Further insights on trains from Leicester to Leighton Buzzard

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Leighton Buzzard city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Leighton Buzzard

Want to know more about your journey from Leicester to Leighton Buzzard? 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 Leighton Buzzard spans 85 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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