Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
East Midlands RailwayTrain
Stoke-on-Trent
LeicesterNo tags
CrossCountryTrain
Stoke-on-Trent
LeicesterNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
Stoke-on-Trent
LeicesterNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
Stoke-on-Trent
LeicesterNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
Stoke-on-Trent
LeicesterNo tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
7h 45mAverage duration
51 milesDistance
2kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average price£10 - £20Average duration7h 45m
2kg CO₂e
Train
Average price£116 - £116Average duration1h 30m
2kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£8 - £8Average duration1h 20m
3kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester?

    The cheapest train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester start from £116. The average price for this train route is around £116. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester?

    The average train journey time from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 52 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 29m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester?

    The earliest train from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester departs at 07:28. And the latest train departs at 17:33.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Leicester?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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