4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuneaton to Leicester
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuneaton to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuneaton to Leicester will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nuneaton for Leicester on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 27 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 Nuneaton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuneaton to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 26 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€13 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nuneaton to Leicester train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C23360 | On time 8:24 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h28 | 8:52 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C23277 | On time 9:24 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h28 | 9:52 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C23325 | On time 9:51 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h22 | 10:13 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C23280 | On time 10:25 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h26 | 10:51 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C23327 | On time 10:51 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h21 | 11:12 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C23282 | On time 11:24 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h27 | 11:51 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| 4:49 AM Nuneaton | 0h25 | 5:14 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:21 AM Nuneaton | 0h27 | 5:48 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuneaton to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 23:05 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Nuneaton to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Nuneaton and Leicester from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Cross Country
Trains from Nuneaton to Leicester
The Cross Country rail company operates a frequent, twice hourly train service running from Nuneaton in Warwickshire to the East Midlands city of Leicester. Services run throughout the day from early in the morning until late in the evening six days a week, with services starting later in the morning on Sundays. With a journey time of less than 30 minutes, train travel is the fastest and most convenient way to reach Leicester from Nuneaton.
Which train companies travel from Nuneaton to Leicester?
All train services that travel from Nuneaton to Leicester are operated by Cross Country. This journey typically forms part of a longer Cross Country service that originates in either Cardiff or Birmingham. Most services terminate in Leicester although a small number continue on to Stansted Airport.
How long is the train from Nuneaton to Leicester?
Train travel from Nuneaton to Leicester takes between just 20 to 30 minutes. With trains arriving at Leicester Station, which is in the heart of the city, train travel is the fastest way to reach the city from Nuneaton. Most services have three calling points along this route.
How many trains are there from Nuneaton to Leicester?
The train service from Nuneaton to Leicester is frequent, with approximately two services per hour from shortly before 6:00 a.m. until shortly before 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. there is only one service per hour. On a Sunday, services run with the same frequency but do not begin until mid-morning,
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Nuneaton to Leicester?
Departure train station: Nuneaton Railway Station is located to the northeast of the town centre, a five-minute walk from the main shopping area. Numerous bus services from areas such as Weddington and nearby towns such as Tamworth stop close to the railway station. The station has a number of facilities including a cafe, toilets and a waiting room.
Arrival train station: Trains from Nuneaton arrive at Leicester Railway Station, the city's main train station. Leicester Railway Station is located in the very heart of the city, a short walk from the main shops and attractions. Leicester Railway Station is a large, busy station with numerous facilties including shops, toilets, WiFi, restaurants and a first class lounge.
FAQs: Trains from Nuneaton to Leicester
Passengers board the train most frequently from Nuneaton, which is located around 0.2 miles (386 m) 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 Nuneaton to Leicester
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 21:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:30 - 23:30 Sunday 08:00 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:30-21:30 and Sunday 08:30-21:30. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 (operated by a RADAR key) and Platform 6/7. A RADAR key is available from the Information Office next door to the toilet on Platform 1. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Saturday 06:00-23:00 and Sunday 08:00-23:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: On site at the front of the station.
ParkingAccessibilityBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: On street parking is available outside the station
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bicycle storage racks are located at the station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998- Open: 08:00 – 22:00 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
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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