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The average train between Dronfield and Leicester takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dronfield to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 29m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dronfield to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Dronfield and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dronfield is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Leicester at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 13m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 13m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 5m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 5m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways57 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 9m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 5m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 5m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dronfield to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dronfield to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Dronfield, England and Leicester, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Chesterfield to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 49 min.

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