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Outbound fromBrighouse to Leicester by train
It takes an average of 4h 45m to travel from Brighouse to Leicester by train, over a distance of around 79 miles (126 km). There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Brighouse to Leicester and tickets for this journey start from £30.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:04 | |
| Departure station | Brighouse | |
| Arrival station | Leicester | |
| Journey time | From 2h 30m | |
| Distance | 79 miles (126 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £30.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
How to travel from Brighouse to Leicester by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Brighouse to Leicester? Look no further.
You'll usually find 27 trains per day running between Brighouse and Leicester, which usually take 4 hours 45 minutes to complete the 79 miles (126 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Leicester by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Brighouse to Leicester start from £30.60 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Leicester? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
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