4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Leicester
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Leicester will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 5 trains that leave Derby for Leicester on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Derby to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Derby to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Leicester trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y12143 | On time 8:04 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h23 | 8:27 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C52178 | On time 8:32 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 9:03 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12148 | On time 9:08 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h20 | 9:28 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12150 | On time 9:32 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 10:03 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12152 | On time 10:08 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h20 | 10:28 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12154 | On time 10:32 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 11:03 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to Leicester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 20m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Leicester from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Derby to Leicester
East Midland Trains offer daily trains from Derby Train Station to Leicester Train Station. Many services are offered by East Midland Trains each day and evening, with the first train departing from Derby Train Station at 10:00 a.m. and the last train leaving the station at 9:38 p.m. The service from Derby to Leicester is direct and the average journey duration is 22 minutes. Nevertheless, the journey time may vary slightly and will depend on the time of day that passengers choose to travel.
FAQs: Trains from Derby to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Derby, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Leicester, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Leicester
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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