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Leeds to Leicester by train
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First train05:19
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Last train14:34
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 3m
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Distance132 kilometres
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Trains per Day8
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Avg. journey time2hr 16m
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Train Operators
Travelling from Leeds to Leicester by train
Fast trains from Leeds to Leicester take around 2 hours and 3 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 132 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Leeds and Leicester.
1. Are there direct trains from Leeds to Leicester?
Direct trains from Leeds to Leicester have been found.
We usually find around 4 direct trains on the route from Leeds to Leicester every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 18 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Leeds to Leicester?
The Leeds to Leicester train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 3 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Leeds to Leicester train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Leicester is usually scheduled to depart Leeds around 05:19 and the last train is around 06:34. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Leeds around 06:34, and the last at 14:34.

What's the Leeds to Leicester train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Leeds to Leicester are $19.54.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $26 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $25. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Leeds to Leicester train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Leeds to Leicester by train.
Which train companies operate between Leeds and Leicester?
More than one train company operates on the route from Leeds to Leicester, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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