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Outbound fromLeicester to Hexham by train
It takes an average of 6h 21m to travel from Leicester to Hexham by train, over a distance of around 167 miles (268 km). There are normally 26 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Hexham and tickets for this journey start from £79.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:55 | |
| Departure station | Leicester | |
| Arrival station | Hexham | |
| Journey time | From 4h 1m | |
| Distance | 167 miles (268 km) | |
| Frequency | 26 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £79.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Leicester to Hexham in 4 hours 1 minute
Thinking about taking the train from Leicester to Hexham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 21 minutes to travel the 167 miles (268 km) from Leicester to Hexham by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 1 minute on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 26 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to Hexham. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Leicester to Hexham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £79.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Hexham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Hexham
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Leicester to Hexham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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