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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Leicester
- Cheapest price on Nov 07
- €55
- Average ticket price on Nov 07
- €80
- Fastest journey on Nov 07
- 2 h 55 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 07
- 2 h 57 m
- Trains on Nov 07
- 13
- Distance
- 164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Leicester will cost around €80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
It's difficult to get from Norwich to Leicester without transferring at least once.
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G009761:52 PM 2h57 Norwich station (NRW) 4:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) €55 1 One-way 1 transfer- C04473+G00979
2:52 PM 2h57 Norwich station (NRW) 5:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) €55 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21594+G00972
12:52 PM 2h57 Norwich station (NRW) 3:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) €55 1 One-way 1 transfer - C04477+G00986
5:47 PM 3h02 Norwich station (NRW) 8:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) €55 1 One-way 1 transfer - C04396+G00983
4:54 PM 2h55 Norwich station (NRW) 7:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) €55 1 One-way 1 transfer
- C04396+G00983
4:54 PM 2h55 Norwich station (NRW) 7:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) €55 1 One-way 1 transfer - C04462+G00967
10:52 AM 2h57 Norwich station (NRW) 1:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) €109 1 One-way 1 transfer - C04457+G00961
8:52 AM 2h57 Norwich station (NRW) 11:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) €109 1 One-way 1 transfer - C04470+G00976
1:52 PM 2h57 Norwich station (NRW) 4:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) €55 1 One-way 1 transfer - C04454+G00958
7:52 AM 2h57 Norwich station (NRW) 10:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) €109 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Leicester
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Trains from Norwich to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 9:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Live departures
Norwich to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04451+G00957 | 6:51 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 2h58 | 9:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04454+G00958 | 7:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 2h57 | 10:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04457+G00961 | 8:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 2h57 | 11:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04459+G00962 | 9:51 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 2h58 | 12:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04462+G00967 | 10:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 2h57 | 1:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04464+G00970 | 11:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 2h57 | 2:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C21594+G00972 | 12:52 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 2h57 | 3:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04470+G00976 | 1:52 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 2h57 | 4:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04473+G00979 | 2:52 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 2h57 | 5:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04475+G00980 | 3:48 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 3h01 | 6:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04396+G00983 | 4:54 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 2h55 | 7:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04477+G00986 | 5:47 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 3h02 | 8:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
G00991+ P66886 | 6:27 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 3h22 | 9:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Norwich to Leicester
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Norwich to Leicester
Most Norwich to Leicester trains use the Norwich to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Norwich and Leicester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Norwich station do trains to Leicester leave from?
Getting to Norwich from Norwich city centre
Norwich train station facilities and services
Norwich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Norwich.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Norwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Norwich: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Leicester station do trains from Norwich arrive at?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.
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