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Trains from Driffield (DRF) to Leicester (LEI)

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17

train journeys
per day

98

miles (159 kms)

3hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

07:50 / 23:51

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Driffield (DRF) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Driffield and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Driffield to Leicester is approximately 98 miles (159 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 5 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Driffield and Leicester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Driffield to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Driffield to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:50
    3 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    11:03
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    3 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    12:03
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:53
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    13:02
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:54
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    14:03
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:54
    3 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    15:02
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:11
    3 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    15:29
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:54
    3 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    16:02
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:54
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    17:03
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:54
    3 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    18:05
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:54
    3 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    19:02
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:54
    3 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    20:02
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:54
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    21:03
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:55
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    22:04
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:51
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    23:53
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:54
    7 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    04:41
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:11
    7 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    06:00
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:21
    8 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    08:00
    Driffield
    Leicester
    Driffield to Leicester

About Driffield Station

Station name Driffield (DRF)
Address Driffield station, Middle Street South, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 7PX
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Sunday Closed
Monday 07:15 - 00:00
Tuesday 07:15 - 00:00
Wednesday 07:15 - 00:00
Thursday 07:15 - 00:00
Friday 07:15 - 00:00
Saturday 07:15 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Driffield and Leicester

The travel time between Driffield and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Driffield and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:50, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:51.

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Amenities on trains between Driffield and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Driffield & Leicester. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Driffield and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Driffield and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.