How much is the train ticket from London to Leicester?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Leicester start from R 407. The average price for this train route is around R 1 988. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 141 km. The quickest train can get 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 22 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 R 385

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Leicester on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:31	St Pancras International	1h 5m	21:36	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	21:02	St Pancras International	1h 3m	22:05	Leicester	Fastest
Train	20:31	St Pancras International	1h 5m	21:36	Leicester	No tags
Train	20:34	St Pancras International	1h 11m	21:45	Leicester	No tags
Train	20:34	St Pancras International	1h 11m	21:45	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from London to Leicester on 12 December
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 13 December
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 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:30	St Pancras International	1h 22m	10:52	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	16:02	St Pancras International	1h 3m	17:05	Leicester	Fastest
Train	09:30	St Pancras International	1h 22m	10:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	10:05	St Pancras International	1h 23m	11:28	Leicester	No tags
Train	10:05	St Pancras International	1h 23m	11:28	Leicester	No tags

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

Next departures from London to Leicester on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 3m	16:05	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 3m	16:05	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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:08 PM GMT.

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 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

144 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 146 - R 1 215	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 407 - R 3 854	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 162 - R 476	Average duration1h 50m	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 R 407

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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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Leicester?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Leicester start from R 407. The average price for this train route is around R 1 988. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 141 km. The quickest train can get 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 22 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

09/12

R 1 927

10/12

R 2 759

Today

R 1 959

12/12

R 902

13/12

R 657

14/12

R 900

15/12

R 902

16/12

R 902

The cheapest trip from London to Leicester was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 657

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 R 657 to R 3 685 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 R 657, which is on 2025-12-13.