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Explore cheap prices from Glasgow to Leicester

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Glasgow to Leicester, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

£31.50

Fri23May

£31.50

Sat24May

£31.50

Sun25May

£31.50

Mon26May

£29.00

Tue27May

£21.00

Wed28May

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Thu29May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Glasgow to Leicester train prices and times

Planning a journey from Glasgow to Leicester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £21.00, with average prices for this route around £41.90. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Fri, May 23
From £31.50
Sat, May 24
From £31.50
Sun, May 25
From £31.50
Mon, May 26
From £31.50
Tue, May 27
From £29.00
Wed, May 28
From £21.00
Thu, May 29

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
04:28 Glasgow Central	09:52 Leicester	5h 24m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
05:48 Glasgow Central	10:51 Leicester	5h 3m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
05:48 Glasgow Central	11:12 Leicester	5h 24m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:00 Glasgow Queen Street	11:31 Leicester	5h 31m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:00 Glasgow Queen Street	12:03 Leicester	6h 3m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:00 Glasgow Queen Street	12:49 Paris	6h 49m, No direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Glasgow to Leicester train route details

First train

04:28

Last train

23:45

Departure station

Glasgow

Arrival station

Leicester

Journey time

4h 50m

Distance

257 miles

Price

£21.00*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Leicester

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Glasgow 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.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

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

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 Glasgow to Leicester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Glasgow to Leicester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Glasgow to Leicester train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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