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Trains from Whittlesea (WLE) to Leicester (LEI)

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17

train journeys
per day

42

miles (68 kms)

1hrs 7 mins

fastest journey

05:58 / 21:40

first / last train

3

direct trains

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Whittlesea (WLE) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Whittlesea and Leicester , with 3 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 14 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whittlesea to Leicester is approximately 42 miles (68 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 28 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Whittlesea and Leicester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whittlesea to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 7 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Whittlesea to Leicester

Journeys from Whittlesea to Leicester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:58
    1 hrs 7 minsDirect
    07:05
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:42
    1 hrs 7 minsDirect
    07:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:41
    1 hrs 8 minsDirect
    08:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:18
    1 hrs 31 mins1 change
    09:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:31
    1 hrs 18 mins1 change
    10:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:58
    1 hrs 51 mins1 change
    11:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:30
    1 hrs 19 mins1 change
    12:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:58
    1 hrs 51 mins1 change
    13:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:31
    1 hrs 18 mins1 change
    14:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:58
    1 hrs 51 mins1 change
    15:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:31
    1 hrs 18 mins1 change
    16:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:58
    1 hrs 51 mins1 change
    17:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:31
    1 hrs 18 mins1 change
    18:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:58
    1 hrs 51 mins1 change
    19:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:31
    1 hrs 18 mins1 change
    20:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:58
    1 hrs 51 mins1 change
    21:49
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    21:31
    1 hrs 24 mins1 change
    22:55
    Whittlesea
    Leicester
    Whittlesea to Leicester

About Whittlesea Station

Station name Whittlesea (WLE)
AddressWhittlesea station, Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureUnavailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
AddressLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed byEM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Whittlesea and Leicester

The travel time between Whittlesea and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 7 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whittlesea and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:58, and the last train of the day leaves at 21:40.

First class tickets on trains between Whittlesea and Leicester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Whittlesea and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 3 direct services per day from Whittlesea to Leicester

Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Whittlesea and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Whittlesea and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.