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Southend Airport to Leicester Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Southend Airport to Leicester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as SEK 1,229.64, with average prices for this route around SEK 1,229.64.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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12:56
2 hours 40 minutes, Changes required
Southend Airport
15:36
Leicester
Greater AngliaEast Midlands Railway
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13:16
2 hours 50 minutes, Changes required
Southend Airport
16:06
Leicester
Greater AngliaEast Midlands Railway
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13:36
3 hours, Changes required
Southend Airport
16:36
Leicester
Greater AngliaEast Midlands Railway
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13:56
2 hours 40 minutes, Changes required
Southend Airport
16:36
Leicester
Greater AngliaElizabeth lineThameslinkEast Midlands Railway
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13:56
2 hours 50 minutes, Changes required
Southend Airport
16:46
Leicester
Greater AngliaEast Midlands Railway
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14:16
2 hours 50 minutes, Changes required
Southend Airport
17:06
Paris
Greater AngliaEast Midlands Railway
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Southend Airport to Leicester Train Route Details

First train
First train
04:05
Last train
Last train
23:59
Departure station
Departure station
Southend Airport
Arrival station
Arrival station
Leicester
Journey time
Journey time
2 hours 38 minutes
Distance
Distance
172 km
Price
Price
SEK 1,229.64*
Train operators
Train operators
Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend Airport to Leicester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Southend Airport to Leicester during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southend Airport 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%

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 Southend Airport 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%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southend Airport to Leicester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

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.

Southend Airport to Leicester train ticket types

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.