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London to Leicester train route details

First train
First train
09:32
Last train
Last train
23:00
Departure city
Departure city
London
Arrival city
Arrival city
Leicester
Journey time
Journey time
1h 3m
Distance
Distance
144 km
Price
Price
AU$ 38.64*
Train Operators
Train Operators
East Midlands Railway

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09:32
1h 4m, Direct
London
10:36
Leicester
East Midlands Railway
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09:35
1h 10m, Direct
London
10:45
Leicester
East Midlands Railway
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10:02
1h 3m, Direct
London
11:05
Leicester
East Midlands Railway
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10:05
1h 11m, Direct
London
11:16
Leicester
East Midlands Railway
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10:32
1h 4m, Direct
London
11:36
Leicester
East Midlands Railway
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10:35
1h 10m, Direct
London
11:45
Paris
East Midlands Railway
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Explore the cheapest prices to Leicester from London this week

Typical ticket prices between London and Leicester are around AU$ 38.64, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 50.67
21:3522:48
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AU$ 50.67
Sat16May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 44.65
23:0000:43
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AU$ 44.65
Sun17May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 45.81
23:3801:34
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AU$ 45.81
Mon18May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 38.63
23:0401:05
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AU$ 38.63
Tue19May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 43.10
11:0212:05
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AU$ 43.10
Wed20May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 40.18
23:0401:05
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AU$ 40.18
Thu21May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 41.15
23:0401:28
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AU$ 41.15
Fri22May
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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

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How to book cheap train tickets from London to Leicester

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

Regular commuters travelling between London and Leicester - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
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Group travel deals

If your party consists of 3 to 9 travellers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from London to Leicester more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
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Book in advance

Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from London to Leicester. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
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