Glasgow to Leicester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Leicester takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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.

5h 59m
Duration: 320 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best

Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...

5h 26m

£106–210

Glasgow to Leicester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Glasgow and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

3:57 PM → 8:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
5:30 PM → 11:18 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:06 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
10h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:51 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:51 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:46 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 4:50 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 6:51 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 8:51 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:51 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:51 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:51 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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.