Trains from Leicester to Plymouth

Leicester to Plymouth train information

Leicester Plymouth train map

Train duration 5h56m
Arrival Plymouth, England
Departure Leicester, England
Distance 204 Miles
Train operators Cross Country
Lowest train price from £53.00
Average train price £109.00
  • The trains connecting Leicester (East Midlands England) to Plymouth (South West England) are run by Cross Country. The services on board will change depending on the train provider.
  • On average, the journey takes normally 5h56m by train to cover the 204 miles to go to Plymouth from Leicester. The train duration can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes.
  • According to our data, the starting fare to take the train in the next month is £53.00. 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 Plymouth train tickets

from £53.00 MORE 5h13m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from €26.96 MORE 10h01m
from £25.83 MORE 10h49m

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Leicester - Plymouth: the best time to book cheap trains

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

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Days before Departure

The Prices for train tickets Leicester to Plymouth are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 3 days in advance, you can find tickets from £51 whereas when purchasing your seat 1 day in advance, you will need to spend at least £61 for your train. Thus, you may save 16% on the price of your ticket by booking 3 days in advance instead of 1 day in advance.

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 Leicester to Plymouth trains

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

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Leicester
Plymouth
£53.00 18/07/2025 15:04 19 days ago
Leicester
Plymouth
£73.00 18/07/2025 16:03 19 days ago
Leicester
Plymouth
£85.50 18/07/2025 16:30 19 days ago
Leicester
Plymouth
£85.50 18/07/2025 17:04 19 days ago
Leicester
Plymouth
£172.60 18/07/2025 16:50 Cross Country 19 days ago
Leicester
Plymouth
£181.30 18/07/2025 15:50 Cross Country 19 days ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Leicester Plymouth train

Discount Leicester - Plymouth train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to spend less for your Leicester Plymouth train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are several types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

  • To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to calculate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

    For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Leicester Plymouth ticket is £108.48 (1).

    Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £108.48: £88/£108.48 = 0.81. It will take you on average 1 trips from Plymouth to Leicester (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

  • Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

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

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Leicester to Plymouth train £108.48 £72.32 £36.16 0.81

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

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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