Strood to Leicester by train

Explore Strood to Leicester by train

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

Train cost for travel between Strood and Leicester

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$50.95, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Strood to Leicester

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:32 and the last departure is 22:32. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:47 and the last train leaves at 21:35. On average, a total of 41 trains make this journey each day.

Travel time and distance between Strood and Leicester

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 57 minutes, covering a total of 177 kilometres.

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

You can secure tickets for travel between Strood and Leicester up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your Strood to Leicester travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Leicester.