The average train between Leicester and Airdrie takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Airdrie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Airdrie. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Airdrie at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Airdrie? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Nuneaton station and arriving at Whifflet station via Whifflet station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Leicester to Airdrie train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Airdrie train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Whifflet station.
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The distance between Leicester and Airdrie is 403.7 km. The road distance is 478 km.
Lumo operates a train from Nuneaton to Whifflet twice daily. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 4h 7m.