Trains from Ilford to Leicester

Ilford to Leicester train information

• The route connecting Ilford, which is in England and Leicester, located in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.
• The duration to travel to Leicester from Ilford can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes. There are 90 miles between both cities.
• Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Ilford to Leicester train tickets

Ilford - Leicester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Ilford to Leicester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Ilford - Leicester: the best time to book cheap trains

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

The Prices for train tickets Ilford to Leicester are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 15 days in advance, you can find tickets from £19 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £45 for your train. Thus, you may save 59% on the price of your ticket by booking 15 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Ilford to Leicester trains

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

Discount Ilford - Leicester train tickets

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

• When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Ilford to Leicester? Check with your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average price for a Ilford Leicester ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Ilford to Leicester (one way trip).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

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