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Builth Road to Leicester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Builth Road to Leicester, starting from £23.20 and averaging £23.20. The entire journey takes no more than 4 hours 31 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
13:19 4 hours 31 minutes, Changes required Builth Road	17:50 Leicester		Find Tickets
17:27 5 hours 21 minutes, Changes required Builth Road	22:48 Paris		Find Tickets

Builth Road to Leicester Train Route Details

First train

13:19

Last train

17:27

Departure station

Builth Road

Arrival station

Leicester

Journey time

4 hours 31 minutes

Distance

165 km

Price

£23.20*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Builth Road to Leicester

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Builth Road to Leicester during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Builth Road to Leicester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Builth Road to Leicester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Builth Road to Leicester train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Builth Road to Leicester Train prices and times

Builth Road to Leicester Train Route Details