Leicester Train Station
Leicester Train Station
Leicester
Leicester station
London Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 0QB
Ticket office opening hours:
Monday - Friday - 05:20 to 22:30
Saturday - 05:20 to 22:30
Sunday - 07:15 to 22:30
Leicester at a glance
- Car parking
- Waiting room
- Ticket machine
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
- Impaired Access Staff
- Impaired Access Step-Free Access
- Cycle storage availability
- Seated area
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Station Details
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Accessibility
- Accessible Public Telephones No
- Accessible Taxis No
- First Class Lounge No
- Help Points YES Yes
- Impaired Accessible Booking Office Counter YES Yes
- Impared Access Staff YES Yes
- Impared Access Ticket Gate YES Yes
- Impaired Accessible Ticket Machines YES Yes
- Induction Loop No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down YES Yes
- National Key Toilets YES Yes
- Ramp for Train Access YES Yes
- Wheel chairs Available YES Yes
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Impaired Access Staff Help Hours
- open 24h
- open 24h
Saturday - open 24h
Sunday - open 24h - Helpline No
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Helpline Contact Details
08000 11 33 23
- Helpline Contact URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Step Free Access
- Step Free Access Coverage Whole Station
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Staff Help
Staff help available 05.20 - 01.00
Passenger Assistance meeting point is at the customer information desk in the front concourse or the ticket gates.
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Airport
- Availability YES Yes
- Note
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Baggage Services
- Left Luggage: Available No
- Left Luggage: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Bus information
- Bus Service: Availability YES Yes
- Bus Service: Note Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/posters/LEI.pdf)
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Cycle Storage
- Availability YES Yes
- Closed Circuit TV YES Yes
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Location
Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
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Note
here.
there are also mixed type stands with outdoor covered spaces in main car park and stands at the station front.
">Cycle hub opening hours 0400 to 0200 daily. Changing facilities available. An application form for the cycle hub can be requested by emailing here.
There are also mixed type stands with outdoor covered spaces in main car park and stands at the station front.
- Sheltered YES Yes
- Spaces 222
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Type
Compounds
Stands
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Dining and Shopping
- Dining & Shopping: Shops YES Yes
- Dining & Shopping: Station Buffet YES Yes
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Phones, Internet & Wi-fi
- Station Amenities: Telephone No
- Web Kiosk: Available No
- Station Amenities: Wi-Fi Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station (http://www.btwifi.co.uk/find/) Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge
- Telephone: Usage Type Cards And Coins
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Parking
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Car Parking Details
https://www.leicester.gov.uk/station
number accessible spaces: 20
accessible spaces note:a designated pick up/drop off for mobility impaired customers is available in the short stay car park with step free access to the concourse and into the station
accessible car park equipment: yes
cctv: no
url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
parking 2:this car park has secure station accreditation.
phone number: 08457 125 678
address:
conduit street
leicester
leicestershire
le2 0qb
operator name: east midlands railway
name: short stay car park
spaces: 10
charges:
off-peak: £7.50
note:this car park has secure station accreditation.
number accessible spaces: 4
accessible spaces note:one disabled pick up/drop off only bay. charges 50p for 20 minutes blue badge holders 1 hour free. blue badge holders wishing to park longer must use the long stay car park on fox street.
accessible car park equipment: yes
cctv: no
open:
saturday - open 24h
sunday - open 24h
- open 24h
url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
">Parking 1:£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Phone number: 08457 125 678
Address:
Fox Street
Leicester
LE2 0QB
Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
Name: Station car park
Spaces: 488
Charges:
Daily: £15.00
Weekly: £45.00
Monthly: £150.00
ThreeMonthly: £405.00
Annual: £1,500.00
Saturday: £7.50
Sunday: £7.50
Note:£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
£9.50 Weekend rate (Friday 1000 - Sunday midnight) please purchase ticket from ticket office.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
From Monday 12 February 2024, demolition works will begin in the area, restricting access to the station car park. Station Street will be closed and access will be available via Fox Street. For more information visit: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/station
Number Accessible Spaces: 20
Accessible Spaces Note:A designated pick up/drop off for mobility impaired customers is available in the short stay car park with step free access to the concourse and into the station
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Parking 2:This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Phone number: 08457 125 678
Address:
Conduit Street
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 0QB
Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
Name: Short stay car park
Spaces: 10
Charges:
Off-peak: £7.50
Note:This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Spaces Note:One disabled pick up/drop off only bay. Charges 50p for 20 minutes blue badge holders 1 hour free. Blue Badge holders wishing to park longer must use the long stay car park on Fox Street.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No
Open:
Saturday - open 24h
Sunday - open 24h
- open 24h
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Car Parking Details
https://www.leicester.gov.uk/station
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Priority Lounge Information
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First Class Lounge: Note
Located
At the south end of platform 3/4 - Currently Closed
Tickets Accepted
All First Class ticket holders
Facilities
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Refreshments
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
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First Class Lounge: Note
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Restrooms
- Toilets YES Yes
- Baby Change YES Yes
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Toilets Note
The toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 05:20-22:30
- Saturday 05:20-22:30
- Sunday 07:15-22:30
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Station Location & Directions
- Latitude 52.63144566
- Longitude -1.125278584
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Station Information
- ATM YES Yes
- Baby Change YES Yes
- Bureau De Change No
- Lost Property No
- Post Box YES Yes
- Shops YES Yes
- Seated Area YES Yes
- Station Buffet YES Yes
- Showers No
- Trolley YES Yes
- Wifi YES Yes
- Waiting Room YES Yes
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Lost Property
Phone number: 03457 125678
Operator Name: E M R lost property office is located at Nottingham. We will try to contact the owner if they can be identified, the item will be kept for 3 months (unless it is perishable) and a record is kept. - Lost Property: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Lost Property Number 03457 125678
- Staffing Level YES Yes
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Ticketing Hours
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Ticket Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 05:20 to 22:30
Saturday - 05:20 to 22:30
Sunday - 07:15 to 22:30
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Ticket Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 05:20 to 22:30
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Ticketing Services & Information
- Oyster Pre-Pay No
- Pre-Purchase Collection YES Yes
- Ticket Machine YES Yes
- Customer Service Note Booking hall
- Penalty Fares EM
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Smartcard Notes
Smartcard Issued: Yes
Smartcard Validator: YesCollect and top your Smartcard at this location
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Taxi Information
- Availability YES Yes
- Note station front
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Other transportation
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Rail Replacement Services
Coaches leave from the Station front
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Rail Replacement Services
Local Information
Local Information
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FAQ’s
How do I book a ticket?
You can book tickets via our website (at the top of this page) or via our Grand Central Rail app (available on Google Play and the App Store)
Can I get a refund if my plans change?
You can only refund tickets purchased through Grand Central.
Advance tickets are non-refundable, unless the service they were valid for is cancelled, disrupted or amended and, as a result, you choose not to travel.
If you have purchased an Off-peak or Anytime ticket from grandcentralrail.com, you can refund your tickets.
Find out more here.
Do you offer travel assistance?
Yes, you can book assistance in advance via Passenger Assistance to ensure a smooth journey.
How can I contact lost property?
If you think you’ve lost something at the station or on one of our trains, pleas contact the lost property team here.