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Outbound fromStirling to Leicester by train
It takes an average of 8h 6m to travel from Stirling to Leicester by train, over a distance of around 266 miles (428 km). There are normally 37 trains per day travelling from Stirling to Leicester and tickets for this journey start from £61.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:32 | |
| Departure station | Stirling | |
| Arrival station | Leicester | |
| Journey time | From 5h 42m | |
| Distance | 266 miles (428 km) | |
| Frequency | 37 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £61.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Stirling to Leicester in 5 hours 42 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Stirling to Leicester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 6 minutes to travel the 266 miles (428 km) from Stirling to Leicester by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 42 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 37 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, Avanti West Coast or Lumo 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 Stirling to Leicester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £61.50. 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.
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