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St Ives to Leicester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Ives to Leicester, starting from €107.25 and averaging €107.25. The entire journey takes no more than 6h 55m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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21:45 10h 4m, Changes required Lelant	07:49 +1 Leicester	Find Tickets
21:45 12h 28m, Changes required Lelant	10:13 +1 Leicester	Find Tickets
22:56 14h 15m, Changes required Lelant	13:11 +1 Leicester	Find Tickets
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St Ives to Leicester Train Route Details

First train

08:15

Last train

22:56

Departure station

St Ives

Arrival station

Leicester

Journey time

6h 55m

Distance

405 km

Price

€107.25*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from St Ives to Leicester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from St Ives to Leicester. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Ives to Leicester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

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 St Ives to Leicester, 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from St Ives to Leicester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Ives to Leicester 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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St Ives to Leicester Train prices and times

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