Train travel to and from Leicester is quick and easy with East Midlands Trains. We have great value tickets to and from Leicester, whether you are travelling for business or pleasure.
- Return tickets from Leicester to London for £32 or less
- Train times from Leicester to London from just 1 hour 9 minutes
- WiFi available on all services to and from London
- Newly refurbished trains
- Direct train journeys to London St Pancras
Our quick and convenient booking system makes booking train tickets to Leicester easier than ever. You’ll find a wide range of offers to suit the whole family, so you can enjoy days out for less.
Trains to Leicester from London take from just 1 hour 9 minutes and we have five train services an hour to London, Monday to Saturday. Make the most of your time in London – our late night service departs London St Pancras at 0015 Tuesday to Saturday. WiFi is available on all trains to Leicester from London, complimentary for First Class passengers and from only £4 in Standard Class.
Book trains to Leicester directly with us online with no hidden charges – that means no booking fees or credit card charges. We’ll also give you an exclusive £1 off our lowest Advance fares (meaning you save £2 on every return journey). Those looking to book cheap First Class train tickets to Leicester or group train tickets to Leicester can choose from a variety of great deals.
Regional services
Tickets to Leicester are great value with East Midlands Trains and we offer services via Leicester to Lincoln and Melton Mowbray on our regional routes, amongst others. Leicester is also a connecting station for services to Cambridge or Ely.
View our complete timetable for trains to Leicester and connecting routes
Leicester Station
Leicester station has been recently revamped to include new and improved access and facilities. There is a new taxi rank and improvements to the car park and drop off points. We’ve improved waiting facilities for passengers throughout the station and the open-plan retail area includes accessible Ticket Office windows.
For details of all services and facilities at Leicester, see our Leicester Train Station information.