Leicester to York Trains

Leicester to York trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and York takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 21m
Duration: 116 mi
Distance: £75
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Leicester to York train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and York. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 8:09 PM which arrives into York at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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