Trains from Leicester to Leeds

Leicester to Leeds train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Leicester (East Midlands England) to Leeds (Yorkshire and the Humber England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

On average, it takes around 2h18m by train because of the 82 miles to travel to Leeds from Leicester. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.

Based on our data, the lowest fare to travel in the next month is £37.17. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Leicester to Leeds train tickets

Leicester - Leeds prices calendar

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Buying your train from Leicester to Leeds in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £29 when booking your ticket 15 days in advance which is 33% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Leicester to Leeds trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Leicester and Leeds by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Leeds to Leicester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you might want to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to make great savings for your Leicester Leeds train ticket.

Why should I buy a railcard?

The main benefit of getting a railcard is that you only need a few trips to earn as much money as you spent.

You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the railcard to be worth the investment. It corresponds to the price of the card, thirty pounds, divided by the saving, thirty four percent. On every train that you book after that, you will make savings.

For instance, train tickets from Leicester to Leeds cost on average £49.71 (1). By dividing £88 by £49.71 (£88/£49.71 = 1.77), it appears that after only 2 one way trips from Leeds to Leicester, the card will have paid for itself.

What is the cost of a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey