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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Leicester.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from London to LeicesterAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train London to Leicester: Trip Overview
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Based on 23 reviews, the company was rated 4.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $24
London to Leicester Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Leicester was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of $44To 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 $44 to $215 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 $44 which is on 2025-09-27.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between London and Leicester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Leicester.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Leicester, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between London and Leicester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from London to Leicester.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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