It takes an average of 8h 15m to travel from Stirling to Leicester by train, over a distance of around 266 miles (428 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from Stirling to Leicester and tickets for this journey start from £205 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:34 | |
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Last train | 22:32 | |
Departure station | Stirling | |
Arrival station | Leicester | |
Journey time | From 5h 43m | |
Distance | 266 miles (428 km) | |
Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £205 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Thinking about taking the train from Stirling to Leicester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 15 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 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 25 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. 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 £205.00. 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.
The average journey time by train between Stirling and Leicester is 8 hours and 15 minutes, with around 25 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.
The fastest journey time by train from Stirling to Leicester is 5 hours and 43 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Stirling to Leicester can start from as little as £205 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Stirling to Leicester. Travelling from Stirling to Leicester by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Stirling to Leicester leaves at 04:34. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Stirling to Leicester leaves at 22:32. 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.
Trains travelling from Stirling to Leicester cover a distance of around 266 miles (428 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Leicester to Stirling.
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