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

The cheapest train tickets from London to Leicester start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Leicester?

The average train journey time from London to Leicester is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 87 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 3m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Leicester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 21 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from London to Leicester departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:54.

Train London to Leicester from £18

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Leicester on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:35	St Pancras International	1h 11m	16:46	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 4m	16:06	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:08	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:08	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:05	St Pancras International	1h 17m	08:22	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from London to Leicester on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 4m	08:06	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	08:02	St Pancras International	1h 3m	09:05	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 4m	08:06	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:05	St Pancras International	1h 15m	08:20	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:05	St Pancras International	1h 15m	08:20	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from London to Leicester on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:30	St Pancras International	1h 23m	12:53	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	16:32	St Pancras International	1h 5m	17:37	Leicester	Fastest
Train	09:00	St Pancras International	1h 24m	10:24	Leicester	No tags
Train	09:00	St Pancras International	1h 24m	10:24	Leicester	No tags
Train	09:30	St Pancras International	1h 23m	10:53	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from London to Leicester on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:05	St Pancras International	1h 10m	16:15	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 4m	16:06	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:08	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:08	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:05	St Pancras International	1h 17m	08:22	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from London to Leicester on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:05	St Pancras International	1h 10m	16:15	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 4m	16:06	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:08	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:08	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:05	St Pancras International	1h 17m	08:22	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from London to Leicester on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 4m	16:06	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 4m	16:06	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:08	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:08	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:05	St Pancras International	1h 17m	08:22	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from London to Leicester on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 4m	16:06	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 4m	16:06	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:08	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:08	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:05	St Pancras International	1h 17m	08:22	Leicester	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

89 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £55	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £172	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £22	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £19

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London 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 London to Leicester?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Leicester start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Leicester?
The average train journey time from London to Leicester is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 87 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 3m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Leicester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 21 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Leicester?
The earliest train from London to Leicester departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:54.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/11

£85

26/11

£86

Today

£86

28/11

£47

29/11

£30

30/11

£34

01/12

£40

02/12

£40

The cheapest trip from London to Leicester was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £30

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

You can expect to pay from £30 to £162 for a train ticket from London to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-11-29.