Cheapest month
Up to 34%The cheapest time to travel is September ($39.88); the most expensive is May ($53.42).
Trains from Stirling to Leicester
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- Lowest price from ≈ $218.42 €189.32
- Average duration 1h 47m
- Connections per day 22
- Distance 427 km
- CO₂ per person 6 kg
train from Stirling to Leicester
The journey from Stirling to Leicester is about 427 km. On average a train trip takes 1h 47m with 22 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ $218.42 €189.32 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 1h 47m |
| Connections per day | 22 |
| Lowest price | ≈ $218.42 €189.32 |
| Highest price | ≈ $248.77 €215.63 |
| First departure | 12:40 PM |
| Last departure | 08:54 PM |
| Distance | 427 km |
| Departure | Stirling |
| Arrival | Leicester |
| Travel operator | Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Scotrail |
When to book from Stirling to Leicester
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month to travel from Stirling to Leicester by train, with medians around $39.88 versus about $53.42 in May (roughly a 34% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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East Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the East Midlands region of England. It was formed in 2019, taking over the franchise previously operated by East Midlands Trains. The company operates services on routes including London St Pancras to Sheffield, Nottingham to Liverpool, and Norwich to Liverpool. East Midlands Railway also operates local services within the East Midlands, connecting towns and cities such as Derby, Leicester, and Lincoln.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates intercity services on the "East Coast Main Line" between London, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. It was formed in 2018 as a result of the UK government's decision to terminate the franchise of Virgin Trains East Coast. LNER is owned by the Department for Transport and managed by the operator of the East Coast Partnership, a joint venture between infrastructure company Network Rail and train operator FirstGroup. LNER operates a fleet of electric and diesel trains, including the Azuma, which is the fastest train in the UK.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 29.89kg
bus 32.03kg
flight 85.4kg
carpool 68.32kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Stirling to Leicester?
The train journey between Stirling and Leicester emits 29.89kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Stirling and Leicester?
Taking the train between Stirling and Leicester saves 55.51kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 2.14kg compared to the bus and 38.43kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Stirling to Leicester costs ≈ $232.22 (€201.28). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $218.42 (€189.32).
The cheapest ticket from Stirling to Leicester costs ≈ $218.42 (€189.32). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Stirling and Leicester are 427 km apart.
The journey from Stirling to Leicester takes about 1h 47m on average. The fastest option takes 20 min.
This route is served by 4 operators: Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway and Scotrail.
There are about 22 connections per day from Stirling to Leicester.
The first train from Stirling to Leicester leaves at 12:40 PM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Stirling to Leicester leaves at 08:54 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $218.42 (€189.32) but prices can change.
There are about 22 direct connections from Stirling to Leicester.
The shortest train journey between Stirling and Leicester takes 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct train between Stirling and Leicester.
The train journey from Stirling to Leicester generates 6 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month, with medians around $39.88, while May is among the most expensive (about $53.42).