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Outbound fromLeicester to Wool by train
It takes an average of 8h 24m to travel from Leicester to Wool by train, over a distance of around 143 miles (230 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Wool and tickets for this journey start from £69.60 when you book in advance.
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It usually takes around 8 hours 24 minutes to travel the 143 miles (230 km) from Leicester to Wool by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 5 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with South Western Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Leicester to Wool in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £69.60. 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 Wool by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Wool
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Leicester to Wool is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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