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Cheap train tickets to Leicester

Compare checked resale tickets to Leicester from London St Pancras, Birmingham and Nottingham - up to 80% off face value.

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Ways to save on top of a resale ticket

Book Advance fares early

Advance tickets are released up to 12 weeks ahead and are usually the cheapest new-ticket option — the earlier you book, the more choice you get.

Travel Off-Peak

Avoiding the morning and evening rush can cut the price of a walk-up fare significantly, even on the same route and operator.

Use a Railcard

A Railcard knocks up to 1/3 off most fares and pays for itself after a handful of journeys if you travel regularly.

Try split ticketing

Buying two or more tickets that cover different legs of the same journey is sometimes cheaper than one through-ticket for the full route.

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Fastest journey times to Leicester

London St Pancras1h 3m

Birmingham New Street48m

Nottingham21m

Popular routes to Leicester

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Nottingham → Leicester Browse from here →

Getting to Leicester

BusLeicester bus station is a short walk from the railway station, with routes across the city and county

Things to do near Leicester

King Richard III Visitor Centre

Tells the story of the king whose remains were found nearby in 2012, 10 minutes' walk from the station.

National Space Centre

One of the UK's leading space museums, with a planetarium and interactive exhibits - a short bus or taxi ride from the station.

New Walk Museum & Art Gallery

Free museum and gallery on the historic New Walk, around a minute's walk from the station.

Highcross Shopping Centre

Leicester's main shopping centre, about 10 minutes' walk from the station.

Other major UK stations

London St Pancras Birmingham New Street Sheffield

Leicester — at a glance

🅿️ Car parking📶 Free Wi-Fi♿ Step-free access

Parking488 spaces in the main car park plus a 10-space short-stay car park, both Secure Station Accredited

Cycle storage222 sheltered, CCTV-monitored cycle spaces in the station cycle hub

Step-free accessStep-free access to all platforms and the main entrance

Frequently asked questions

Which train operator runs to Leicester?

East Midlands Railway operates most direct services to Leicester, including the London St Pancras to Sheffield line and connections to Birmingham and Nottingham.

How long does the train from London to Leicester take?

The fastest direct trains from London St Pancras take around 1 hour 3 minutes, with most services taking closer to 1 hour 10-15 minutes.

How can I get cheaper tickets to Leicester?

Advance tickets are released up to 12 weeks ahead and are usually the cheapest new-ticket option. You can also browse resale tickets on SaveMyFare from travellers whose plans have changed - checked by our team and typically listed well below face value.

Is buying a resold ticket to Leicester safe?

Yes. Every ticket on SaveMyFare is verified against the original booking before it goes live, and payment is held securely until you confirm the ticket has worked.