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Leicester to Edinburgh Gateway Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Leicester to Edinburgh Gateway? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 34,32 EUR, with average prices for this route around 39,05 EUR. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
17:13 5 tuntia 32 minuuttia, Changes required Leicester	22:45 Edinburgh Gateway		Find Tickets
17:18 5 tuntia 27 minuuttia, Changes required Leicester	22:45 Edinburgh Gateway	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
17:41 8 tuntia 6 minuuttia, Changes required Leicester	01:47 +1 Edinburgh Gateway		Find Tickets
17:56 7 tuntia 51 minuuttia, Changes required Leicester	01:47 +1 Edinburgh Gateway		Find Tickets
17:56 8 tuntia 16 minuuttia, Changes required Leicester	02:12 +1 Edinburgh Gateway		Find Tickets
17:56 12 tuntia 13 minuuttia, Changes required Leicester	06:09 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Leicester to Edinburgh Gateway Train Route Details

First train

05:48

Last train

22:56

Departure station

Leicester

Arrival station

Edinburgh Gateway

Journey time

5 tuntia 8 minuuttia

Distance

395 km

Price

34,32 EUR*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Leicester to Edinburgh Gateway

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Leicester to Edinburgh Gateway can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Leicester to Edinburgh Gateway, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Leicester to Edinburgh Gateway ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Leicester to Edinburgh Gateway train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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