Trains from Eastbourne to Leicester

Eastbourne to Leicester train information

Which train company can I use?

There are several rail providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you will be able to see the trains connecting Eastbourne in England to Leicester in England as well as the rail company for this route.

How long is the train?

There are 143 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Eastbourne to Leicester is around 3h31m. Train travel is most of the time the quickest way to travel to Leicester from Eastbourne, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving or taking the plane.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Eastbourne to Leicester train tickets

Eastbourne - Leicester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Eastbourne to Leicester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Eastbourne - Leicester: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

Most of the time, the earlier you book your train, the cheaper it should be but there can be some exceptions. We had a look at the results from the past 6 months in order to identify the best time to book your train tickets Eastbourne to Leicester. The results reveal that getting your train from Eastbourne to Leicester in advance can be more expensive.

We found seats at £27 when buying your train on the day you're travelling whereas you will need to spend at least £83 if you buy your train 3 days in advance. Thus, according to our data, the best time to buy your train ticket is on the day you're travelling as it is 68% cheaper than 3 days in advance.

Best prices for Eastbourne to Leicester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Eastbourne and Leicester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Leicester to Eastbourne and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Eastbourne - Leicester train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Eastbourne Leicester train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

How much can I save with a railcard?

The main benefit of using a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the card to be worthwile. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you buy afterwards, you will save money.

As an example, train tickets from Eastbourne to Leicester cost on average £50.00 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it turns out that after only 2 one way journeys from Leicester to Eastbourne, the railcard will have paid for itself.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey