How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Leicester?

The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Leicester start from £22. The average price for this train route is around £30. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Leicester?

The average train journey time from Cambridge to Leicester is 1h 49m, covering a distance of 62 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 48m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Leicester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cambridge to Leicester?

The earliest train from Cambridge to Leicester departs at 08:00. And the latest train departs at 20:01.

Train Cambridge to Leicester from £19

Next train departures

Next departures from Cambridge to Leicester on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:01	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 48m	12:49	Leicester	CheapestFastest
Train	12:01	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 48m	13:49	Leicester	No tags
Train	13:01	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 48m	14:49	Leicester	No tags
Train	15:01	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 48m	16:49	Leicester	No tags
Train	16:01	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 48m	17:49	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Leicester on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 49m	10:49	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	08:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 49m	09:49	Leicester	Fastest
Train	10:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 49m	11:49	Leicester	No tags
Train	15:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 49m	16:49	Leicester	No tags
Train	16:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 49m	17:49	Leicester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 08:48 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cambridge to Leicester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

5h 25mAverage duration

62 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £66	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£22 - £79	Average duration1h 49m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £14	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £22

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cambridge to Leicester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Leicester?
The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Leicester start from £22. The average price for this train route is around £30. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Leicester?
The average train journey time from Cambridge to Leicester is 1h 49m, covering a distance of 62 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 48m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Leicester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cambridge to Leicester?
The earliest train from Cambridge to Leicester departs at 08:00. And the latest train departs at 20:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/12

£25

13/12

No data

Today

£25

15/12

£29

16/12

No data

17/12

£28

18/12

No data

19/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Cambridge to Leicester was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cambridge to Leicester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £25 to £57 for a train ticket from Cambridge to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £28, which is on 2025-12-17.