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Trip Overview

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.

6h 37m
Duration
316 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Airdrie train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 25m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 22m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 22m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 24m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 24m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 32m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 31m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 13m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 22m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 22m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Airdrie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Airdrie, Scotland?

Lumo operates a train from Nuneaton to Whifflet twice daily. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 4h 7m.

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