Hatfield to Leicester by train

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Overview: trains from Hatfield to Leicester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hatfield 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 02:05 View journey
Last train 23:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 56m View journey
Distance (km) 115
Trains / day 63 View all
Cheapest journey €78.15 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 25m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Hatfield to Leicester

So you’re considering going from Hatfield to Leicester by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train travel from Hatfield to Leicester

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

  • Cheapest ticket: €78.15

  • 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.

Hatfield to Leicester daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Leicester on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 63 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 04:15: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:33: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 02:05: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:27: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 16 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Hatfield to Leicester?

This journey covers a total of 115 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 56 minutes.

How far in advance Hatfield and Leicester tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Hatfield and Leicester are available 2 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Hatfield to Leicester

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Leicester city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Hatfield to Leicester

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

The total distance between Hatfield and Leicester by train is 115 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.