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Trains from Merthyr Vale (MEV) to Leicester (LEI)

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25

train journeys
per day

114

miles (184 kms)

4hrs 28 mins

fastest journey

06:20 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Merthyr Vale (MEV) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Merthyr Vale and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Merthyr Vale to Leicester is approximately 114 miles (184 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 59 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Merthyr Vale and Leicester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Merthyr Vale to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 28 mins.

Journeys from Merthyr Vale to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:20
    4 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:50
    4 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    11:12
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:20
    4 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:20
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:50
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:20
    4 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    13:51
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:20
    4 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    14:51
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:52
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    15:10
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:20
    4 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    15:51
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:50
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    16:10
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:20
    4 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    16:51
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:50
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    17:08
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:20
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    17:54
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:50
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    18:05
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:20
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    18:52
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:50
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    19:15
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:20
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    19:50
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:50
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    20:14
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:20
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    20:52
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:50
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    21:15
    Merthyr Vale
    Leicester
    Merthyr Vale to Leicester

About Merthyr Vale Station

Station name Merthyr Vale (MEV)
Address Merthyr Vale station, Merthyr Street, Merthyr Vale, Merthyr, CF48 4TE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

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 Merthyr Vale and Leicester

The travel time between Merthyr Vale and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Merthyr Vale and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Merthyr Vale 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 Merthyr Vale & Leicester. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Merthyr Vale and Leicester.

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