How much is the train ticket from Nottingham to Leicester?

The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Leicester start from $7. The average price for this train route is around $23. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Leicester?

The average train ride duration from Nottingham to Leicester is 44m, covering a distance of 22 miles (36 km). The quickest train can get you there in 20m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators service the Nottingham to Leicester route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 56 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Nottingham to Leicester?

The earliest train departs from Nottingham to Leicester at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 11:45pm.

Train Nottingham to Leicester from $5

Next train departures

Next departures for Nottingham to Leicester on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:25am	Nottingham	31m	9:56am	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	9:31am	Beeston	25m	9:56am	Leicester	Fastest
Train	9:25am	Nottingham	31m	9:56am	Leicester	No tags
Train	9:30am	Nottingham	1h	10:30am	Leicester	No tags
Train	9:30am	Nottingham	1h	10:30am	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Leicester on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:24am	Nottingham	43m	9:07am	Syston	Cheapest
Train	3:50pm	Nottingham	20m	4:10pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	28m	7:40am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	28m	7:40am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:16am	Nottingham	44m	8:00am	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Leicester on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:24am	Nottingham	43m	9:07am	Syston	Cheapest
Train	3:50pm	Nottingham	20m	4:10pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	28m	7:40am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	28m	7:40am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:16am	Nottingham	44m	8:00am	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Leicester on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:24am	Nottingham	43m	9:07am	Syston	Cheapest
Train	3:50pm	Nottingham	20m	4:10pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	28m	7:40am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	28m	7:40am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:16am	Nottingham	44m	8:00am	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Leicester on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:24am	Nottingham	43m	9:07am	Syston	Cheapest
Train	3:50pm	Nottingham	20m	4:10pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	28m	7:40am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	28m	7:40am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:16am	Nottingham	44m	8:00am	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Leicester on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:28pm	Nottingham	49m	4:17pm	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	3:50pm	Nottingham	20m	4:10pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	28m	7:40am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	28m	7:40am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:16am	Nottingham	44m	8:00am	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Leicester on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:12pm	Nottingham	30m	3:42pm	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	3:50pm	Nottingham	21m	4:11pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	30m	7:42am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:12am	Nottingham	30m	7:42am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:16am	Nottingham	46m	8:02am	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Leicester on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:06pm	Nottingham	35m	3:41pm	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	3:47pm	Nottingham	24m	4:11pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	8:00am	Nottingham	1h 25m	9:25am	Leicester	No tags
Train	8:00am	Nottingham	1h 25m	9:25am	Leicester	No tags
Train	9:27am	Nottingham	28m	9:55am	Leicester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:05 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Nottingham to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $20	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $38	Average Duration44m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $5	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 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 $7

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nottingham to Leicester by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Nottingham to Leicester?
The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Leicester start from $7. The average price for this train route is around $23. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Leicester?
The average train ride duration from Nottingham to Leicester is 44m, covering a distance of 22 miles (36 km). The quickest train can get you there in 20m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators service the Nottingham to Leicester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 56 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Nottingham to Leicester?
The earliest train departs from Nottingham to Leicester at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 11:45pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/05

$17

12/06

$18

Today

$22

12/08

$9

12/09

$9

12/10

$9

12/11

$9

12/12

$11

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Leicester was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Nottingham to Leicester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $37 for a train ticket from Nottingham to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-12-08.