Trains from Edinburgh to Leicester from $33.75**

Trains from Edinburgh to Leicester from $33.75**

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Edinburgh to Leicester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Edinburgh to Leicester, starting from $33.75 and averaging $35.10. The entire journey takes no more than 4h 49m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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05:48
Edinburgh (Waverley)
11:43
Leicester
5h 55m, Changes requiredLNERNorthernEast Midlands Railway
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05:48
Edinburgh (Waverley)
11:49
Leicester
6h 1m, Changes requiredLNERCrossCountry
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06:06
Edinburgh (Waverley)
11:03
Leicester
4h 57m, Changes requiredCrossCountryEast Midlands Railway
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07:00
Edinburgh (Waverley)
12:49
Leicester
5h 49m, Changes requiredLNERCrossCountry
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07:04
Edinburgh (Waverley)
12:02
Leicester
4h 58m, Changes requiredCrossCountryEast Midlands Railway
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07:30
Edinburgh (Waverley)
12:49
Paris
5h 19m, Changes requiredLNERCrossCountry
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Edinburgh to Leicester Train Route Details

The Edinburgh to Leicester train ticket is from $33.75. The average travel time is 4h 49m, covering a distance of approximately 245 miles. There are usually 27 daily trains provided by CrossCountry,Northern,East Midlands Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
05:48
Last train
Last train
18:07
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 49m
Distance
Distance
245 miles
Price
Price
$33.75*

Edinburgh to Leicester Train Travel Guide

Edinburgh to Leicester Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Leicester

Trains traveling between Edinburgh and Leicester usually start their journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) and reach Leicester. The duration of this trip is approximately 4h 49m.

Book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Leicester

Finding cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Leicester doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Edinburgh to Leicester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves purchasing separate tickets for different segments of your journey instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. This method is legal and can often result in cheaper fares. For example, if you are travelling from A to B, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than purchasing a direct ticket.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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