Nottingham to Leicester train with East Midlands Railway

Sun, Jun 14
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Jun 14

Cheapest price

€5

Average price

€11

Fastest journey

30 m

Average duration

31 m

Trains per day

12

Distance

35 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nottingham to Leicester will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.

Fast trains

Of the 12 trains that leave Nottingham for Leicester on Sun, Jun 14, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .

On Sun, Jun 14 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.

  • East Midlands RailwayW70737
    9:25 AM0h30
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    9:55 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21690
    11:20 AM0h31
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    11:51 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21691
    10:19 AM0h31
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    10:50 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW70687
    2:20 PM0h33
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    2:53 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW70678
    12:20 PM0h33
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    12:53 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham 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 39m. 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 €3.

Distance: 35 km

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Bus

€12

Average price

€6

Average price

Cheapest

1h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 29m

Average total duration

59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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National Express

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Nottingham to Leicester train times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Leicester trains for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayW70667
On time
4:37 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h28
5:05 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21204
On time
5:19 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h46
6:05 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21521
On time
5:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
6:00 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21522
On time
6:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
7:00 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21523
On time
7:25 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h31
7:56 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21202
On time
7:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h53
8:23 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70686
On time
8:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
8:57 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21198 · W70779
On time
8:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h45
9:18 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC21198
On time
8:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h50
9:23 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70692
On time
9:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h31
9:58 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59774
On time
9:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h50
10:23 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59774 · W70785
On time
9:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h45
10:18 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC21526
On time
10:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h31
10:58 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59779
On time
10:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h50
11:23 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59779 · W70791
On time
10:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h45
11:18 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayW70704
On time
11:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
11:57 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59783
On time
11:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h50
12:23 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59783 · C21536
On time
11:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h46
12:19 PM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC21528
On time
12:27 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
12:57 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59787
On time
12:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h50
1:23 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59787 · C21538
On time
12:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h45
1:18 PM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayW70716
On time
1:27 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
1:57 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59791 · W70808
On time
1:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h45
2:18 PM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC59791
On time
1:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h50
2:23 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70721
On time
2:27 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
2:57 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59795
On time
2:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h50
3:23 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59795 · W70813
On time
2:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h46
3:19 PM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayW70724
On time
3:27 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
3:57 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59800
On time
3:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h50
4:23 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59800 · C21541
On time
3:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h45
4:18 PM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayW70728
On time
4:27 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
4:57 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59803
On time
4:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h50
5:23 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59803 · C21543
On time
4:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h44
5:17 PM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayW70732
On time
5:25 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
5:55 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59809
On time
5:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h50
6:23 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59809 · C21545
On time
5:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h43
6:16 PM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayW70736
On time
6:27 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
6:57 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21179
On time
6:34 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h49
7:23 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21179 · W70828
On time
6:34 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h41
7:15 PM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC21531
On time
7:24 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
7:54 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59817
On time
7:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h49
8:19 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59817 · W70835
On time
7:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h46
8:16 PM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC59819
On time
8:33 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h50
9:23 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70665
On time
8:49 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h30
9:19 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59823
On time
9:32 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h52
10:24 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21184
On time
10:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h49
11:19 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21172
On time
11:18 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0h33
11:51 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Nottingham to Leicester?

The best time to book your train from Nottingham to Leicester is 4 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Nottingham to Leicester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Nottingham to Leicester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Nottingham to Leicester.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Leicester

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Trains from Nottingham to Leicester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 21m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
35 km
Average train duration
39m
Cheapest ticket price
€3
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
21m
First train
12:08 AM
Last train
11:56 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Leicester from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
21m
Cheapest Price
€3
East Midlands Railway frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
19m
Cheapest Price
€13
east_midlands_trains frequency
50 a day

FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Leicester

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Leicester can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Nottingham to Leicester is €12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Nottingham to Leicester is 21m to travel the 35 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Nottingham to Leicester leaves at 12:08 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Nottingham to Leicester leaves at 11:56 PM.
Yes,there are 7 direct trains a day from Nottingham to Leicester with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Nottingham to Leicester. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 21m
When taking a train from Nottingham to Leicester, you can count on East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Leicester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Nottingham and Leicester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Leicester from Nottingham is worth doing with a journey time of 21m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Nottingham to Leicester is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Leicester including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Nottingham to Leicester

Nottingham
Leicester
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Leicester.
NottinghamShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible public telephones: none
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Nottingham
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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