Leicester to Carlton by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Carlton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester to Carlton, 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 23:36 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 44m View journey
Distance (km) 37
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey US$16.09 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 37m
Train operators 2

Taking the train from Leicester to Carlton

Ready to book a trip from Leicester to Carlton by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost from Leicester to Carlton

Ready to book tickets from Leicester to Carlton? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Leicester and Carlton typically run US$16.09.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 2 months in advance.

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Leicester to Carlton departure frequency and train timetable

With 28 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 28 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:04 and the last one is at 23:31. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:19, with the last one at 23:36.

Leicester to Carlton distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 37 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 44 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Leicester and Carlton?

You can secure tickets for travel between Leicester and Carlton up to 2 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Carlton

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

FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Carlton

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

The total distance from Leicester to Carlton is 37 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.