The average train between Leicester and Batley takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester to Batley. 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 Batley. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Batley at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Batley? 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 Batley. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Batley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Leicester to Batley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Batley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Leicester to Batley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Batley is 123 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Dewsbury via Sheffield and Leeds in around 2h 19m.