East Midlands Railway11.48 kg CO₂
19:48Preston (lancs)
2h 40m
22:51Leicester Railway Station
2 changes
Trains from Preston to Leicester
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- Lowest price from ≈ $118.55 £88.71
- Average duration 2h 23m
- Connections per day 12
- Distance 164 km
- CO₂ per person 2 kg
train from Preston to Leicester
The journey from Preston to Leicester is about 164 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 23m with 12 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ $118.55 £88.71 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 2h 23m |
| Connections per day | 12 |
| Lowest price | ≈ $118.55 £88.71 |
| Highest price | ≈ $118.55 £88.71 |
| First departure | 05:50 AM |
| Last departure | 08:01 PM |
| Distance | 164 km |
| Departure | Preston |
| Arrival | Leicester |
| Travel operator | Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Cross Country, West Midlands Railway, East Midlands Railway |
≈ $106.24 £79.50
West Midlands Railway11.48 kg CO₂
12:18Preston (lancs)
2h 6m
14:51Leicester Railway Station
2 changes
Avanti West Coast11.48 kg CO₂
10:20Preston (lancs)
2h 22m
13:11Leicester Railway Station
2 changes
West Midlands Railway11.48 kg CO₂
17:19Preston (lancs)
2h 7m
19:50Leicester Railway Station
2 changes
West Midlands Railway11.48 kg CO₂
10:18Preston (lancs)
2h 5m
12:50Leicester Railway Station
2 changes
West Midlands Railway11.48 kg CO₂
12:18Preston (lancs)
2h 6m
14:51Leicester Railway Station
2 changes
Next departures from Preston to Leicester
Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.
TransPennine Express ≈ $156.98 £117.47
05:50 Preston (lancs)
09:29 Leicester Railway Station
TransPennine Express ≈ $156.98 £117.47
06:11 Preston (lancs)
09:29 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
07:18 Preston (lancs)
09:52 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
08:17 Preston (lancs)
10:51 Leicester Railway Station
East Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
11:21 Preston (lancs)
15:02 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
13:18 Preston (lancs)
15:51 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
14:18 Preston (lancs)
16:51 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
16:18 Preston (lancs)
18:52 Leicester Railway Station
East Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
17:47 Preston (lancs)
21:03 Leicester Railway Station
East Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
19:49 Preston (lancs)
22:51 Leicester Railway Station
West Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
20:01 Preston (lancs)
23:18 Leicester Railway Station
TransPennine Express ≈ $156.98 £117.47
05:50 Preston (lancs)
09:29 Leicester Railway Station
TransPennine Express ≈ $156.98 £117.47
06:11 Preston (lancs)
09:29 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
07:18 Preston (lancs)
09:52 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
08:17 Preston (lancs)
10:51 Leicester Railway Station
East Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
11:21 Preston (lancs)
15:02 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
13:18 Preston (lancs)
15:51 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
14:18 Preston (lancs)
16:51 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
16:18 Preston (lancs)
18:52 Leicester Railway Station
East Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
17:47 Preston (lancs)
21:03 Leicester Railway Station
East Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
19:49 Preston (lancs)
22:51 Leicester Railway Station
West Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
20:01 Preston (lancs)
23:18 Leicester Railway Station
TransPennine Express ≈ $156.98 £117.47
05:50 Preston (lancs)
09:29 Leicester Railway Station
TransPennine Express ≈ $156.98 £117.47
06:11 Preston (lancs)
09:29 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
07:18 Preston (lancs)
09:52 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
08:17 Preston (lancs)
10:51 Leicester Railway Station
East Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
11:21 Preston (lancs)
15:02 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
13:18 Preston (lancs)
15:51 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
14:18 Preston (lancs)
16:51 Leicester Railway Station
Avanti West Coast ≈ $156.98 £117.47
16:18 Preston (lancs)
18:52 Leicester Railway Station
East Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
17:47 Preston (lancs)
21:03 Leicester Railway Station
East Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
19:49 Preston (lancs)
22:51 Leicester Railway Station
West Midlands Railway ≈ $156.98 £117.47
20:01 Preston (lancs)
23:18 Leicester Railway Station
Carriers on this route
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East Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the East Midlands region of England. It was formed in 2019, taking over the franchise previously operated by East Midlands Trains. The company operates services on routes including London St Pancras to Sheffield, Nottingham to Liverpool, and Norwich to Liverpool. East Midlands Railway also operates local services within the East Midlands, connecting towns and cities such as Derby, Leicester, and Lincoln.
Northern is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the north of England. Northern is owned by Northern Trains Ltd, a division of "DOHL," the public sector holding company for the Department of Transportation. It is owned by Arriva UK Trains and operates over 2,500 services every weekday, serving cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle.
West Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the West Midlands region of England.The West Midlands Trains consortium, composed of Abellio, JR East, and Mitsui, won the franchise for the region, leading to the establishment of the service in 2017. The West Midlands Railway offers a variety of services, including longer distance services to cities like London and Liverpool as well as local and regional trains.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 11.48kg
bus 12.3kg
flight 32.8kg
carpool 26.24kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Preston to Leicester?
The train journey between Preston and Leicester emits 11.48kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Preston and Leicester?
Taking the train between Preston and Leicester saves 21.32kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.82kg compared to the bus and 14.76kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Preston to Leicester costs ≈ $118.55 (£88.71). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $118.55 (£88.71).
The cheapest ticket from Preston to Leicester costs ≈ $118.55 (£88.71). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Preston and Leicester are 164 km apart.
The journey from Preston to Leicester takes about 2h 23m on average. The fastest option takes 1h 47m.
This route is served by 6 operators: Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Cross Country, West Midlands Railway and East Midlands Railway.
There are about 12 connections per day from Preston to Leicester.
The first train from Preston to Leicester leaves at 05:50 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Preston to Leicester leaves at 08:01 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $118.55 (£88.71) but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Preston to Leicester.
The shortest train journey between Preston and Leicester takes 1h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Preston and Leicester.
The train journey from Preston to Leicester generates 2 kg of CO₂.