Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to Leicester
From £34.50
Preston (Lancs) to Leicesterby train on average takes 2 hrs 58 mins
Preston (Lancs) to Leicester one way only
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- Trains depart every 13 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 05:25
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 20:01
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Preston (Lancs) to Leicester train times
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Preston (Lancs) facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
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Station Buffet
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
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Toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Post Box
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Atm Machine
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Shops
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Available
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/PR1 8AP -
Operator NameAvanti West Coast
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces1025
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ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
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Number Accessible Spaces18
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces246
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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Leicester facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Collect and top your Smartcard at this location
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for EM
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Facilities
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Car Park
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First Class Lounge
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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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
There are heated waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating.
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Trolleys
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Station Buffet
Cafe and vending machine.
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Toilets
The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, 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. Toilet opening times:
Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 05:20 : 22:30Saturday 05:20 : 22:30Sunday 07:15 : 22:30
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Accessible toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station
Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge
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Post Box
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Atm Machine
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Shops
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Rail replacement locations
Coaches leave from the Station front
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, 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. Toilet opening times:
Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 05:20 : 22:30Saturday 05:20 : 22:30Sunday 07:15 : 22:30
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Accessible toilets
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Wifi
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Annotation
Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station
Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge
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Available
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 125678 -
Available
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Operator NameEMR 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.
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
Name: Station car park
Spaces: 488
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: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Daily: £14.50
Weekly: £44.00
Monthly: £145.00
Three Monthly: £392.00
Annual: £1,450.00
Saturday: £6.00
Sunday: £6.00
Note:£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
£8.00 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
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Car Park 2
Notes
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
Name: Short stay car park
Spaces: 10
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: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £14.50
Weekly: £44.00
Monthly: £145.00
Three Monthly: £392.00
Annual: £1,450.00
Saturday: £6.00
Sunday: £6.00
Note:£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
£8.00 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
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces222
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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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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Annotation
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.
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 11 33 23
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Staff Help Available
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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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance.
This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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First Class lounge
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Available
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Details
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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