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Outbound fromSwinderby to Leicester by train
It takes an average of 1h 30m to travel from Swinderby to Leicester by train, over a distance of around 41 miles (66 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Swinderby to Leicester and tickets for this journey start from £8.70 when you book in advance.
How to travel from Swinderby to Leicester by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Swinderby to Leicester? Look no further.
You'll usually find 4 trains per day running between Swinderby and Leicester, which usually take 1 hour 30 minutes to complete the 41 miles (66 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 17 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. As soon as you board the train, you'll be able to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey as there are direct services available. East Midlands Railway trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Leicester.
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 Swinderby to Leicester start from £8.70 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.
FAQs about the train journey from Swinderby to Leicester
Want to know more about your journey from Swinderby to Leicester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Cheap train tickets from Swinderby to Leicester
Book in advance
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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 Swinderby to Leicester 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.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.