Trains from Leeds to Leicester

Leeds to Leicester train information

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Leeds (Yorkshire and the Humber England) to Leicester (East Midlands England). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.

Travelling by train is a fast and easy option to go to Leicester from Leeds. The average travel duration between Leeds to Leicester is 2h13m to travel the 82 miles.

Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the cost of the train may change.

Best prices for Leeds to Leicester train tickets

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

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Leeds to Leicester tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 7 days in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £17 whereas when booking 3 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £40 for your trip. Thus, you will save 58% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 7 days in advance as opposed to 3 days in advance.

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

Best prices for Leeds to Leicester trains

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

How much can I save with a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds to Leicester (one way trip).

What is the cost of a railcard?

The cost to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a complete year.

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