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Kirk Sandall to Leicester by train

First train

05:21

Last train

22:41

Departure station

Kirk Sandall

Arrival station

Leicester

Journey time

From 1h 44m

Distance

64 miles (104 km)

Frequency

14 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway

Taking the train from Kirk Sandall to Leicester in 1 hour 44 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Kirk Sandall to Leicester? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 11 minutes to travel the 64 miles (104 km) from Kirk Sandall to Leicester by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 14 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to Leicester. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Kirk Sandall to Leicester in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Leicester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Kirk Sandall to Leicester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Kirk Sandall to Leicester take?

The average journey time by train between Kirk Sandall and Leicester is 3 hours and 11 minutes, with around 14 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Kirk Sandall and Leicester by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Kirk Sandall to Leicester is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Kirk Sandall to Leicester?

No, there are no direct train services from Kirk Sandall to Leicester. Travelling from Kirk Sandall to Leicester by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Kirk Sandall to Leicester leave?

The first train from Kirk Sandall to Leicester leaves at 05:21. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Kirk Sandall to Leicester leave?

The last train from Kirk Sandall to Leicester leaves at 22:41. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Kirk Sandall and Leicester by train?

Trains travelling from Kirk Sandall to Leicester cover a distance of around 64 miles (104 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Kirk Sandall to Leicester

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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