Does Leicester station have ticket gates?

Yes, this station has ticket gates.

Is there CCTV at Leicester station?

Yes, there is CCTV at this station.

Is there lost property at Leicester station?

No, there isn't a lost property at this station.

Are there public telephones at Leicester station?

No, this station doesn't have public telephones.

Is there a waiting room at Leicester station?

Yes, this station has a waiting room.

Waiting room location

There are heated waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating.

Are there seated areas at Leicester station?

Yes, there's a seating area at this station.

Are there showers at Leicester station?

No, there aren't showers at this station.

Are there luggage trolleys at Leicester station?

Yes, luggage trolleys are available at this station.

Can Contactless cards be validated at Leicester station?

No, Contactless cards can't be validated at this station.

Are smartcards issued at Leicester station?

Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.

Are there ticket machines at Leicester station?

Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.

Can I collect train tickets from Leicester station?

Yes, you can collect train tickets from ticket machine.

Can smartcards be loaded at Leicester station?

Yes, you can load smartcards at ticket machine and ticket office.

Can smartcards be validated at Leicester station?

Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.

Can Oyster cards be loaded at Leicester station?

No, you can't load Oyster cards at this station.

Are Oyster cards issued at Leicester station?

No, Oyster cards aren't issued at this station.

Are Oyster cards validated at Leicester station?

No, Oyster cards aren't validated at this station.

Is car hire available at or near Leicester station?

No, car hire is not available at or near the station.

Are there bus connections at Leicester station?

Yes, there are bus services at this station.

Are there metro connections at Leicester station?

No, metro services aren't available at this station.

Does Leicester station have connections to a port?

No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.

Does Leicester station have connections to an airport?

Yes, the station has connections to an airport.

£2.20 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230. £10.50 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

Accessible Spaces Notes

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

This car park has Secure Station Accreditation. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Blue Badge holders: Parking is free for all Blue Badge holders at ANPR car parks. To qualify for free parking, Blue Badge holders will need to register their vehicles on the APCOA Blue Badge portal using this link https://bluebadge.apcoa.co.uk/ When parking, please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay and display your Blue Badge

Accessible Spaces Notes

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.

Is bike hire available at or near Leicester station?

No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.

Are accessible taxis available at Leicester station?

No, accessible taxis aren't available at this station.

Is there a ramp at Leicester station to get on the train?

Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.

Are there induction loops at Leicester station?

Yes, induction loops are available at this station.

Are there wheelchairs available at Leicester station?

Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.

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Leicester station information

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Leicester station address

Leicester station
London Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 0QB

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Leicester ticket office opening hours

Monday to Friday – 05:20 to 22:30 Saturday – 05:20 to 22:30 Sunday – 07:15 to 22:30

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Leicester train station facilities

Getting ready for your next journey? Whether you’re planning a trip or getting ready for your commute, find out everything you need to know about Leicester station facilities here before you travel. At most train stations you’ll find ticket machines to buy or collect tickets, as well as customer help points if you need a helping hand. There are also seating areas in most stations so you can sit back and relax while you wait for your train. For detailed information about the facilities available at Leicester station, take a look below.

Leicester at a glance

Leicester station facilities

Station information
- Station details
  
  Station name
  
  Leicester
  
  CRS code
  
  LEI
  
  Station operator
  
  EM
  
  National Location Code
  
  1947
- Ticketing information
  
  Does Leicester station have ticket gates?
  
  Yes, this station has ticket gates.
- Station security
  
  Staffing level
  
  Full time
  
  Is there CCTV at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there is CCTV at this station.
- Customer service
  
  Are there customer help points at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there's customer help points at this station.
  
  Customer help points information
  
  Help Points are available inside and outside this station
  
  Customer services information
  
  This information is unavailable.
  
  Assisted travel information
  
  We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
  
  Assisted travel contact details
  
  08000 11 33 23
Station facilities
- Toilet facilities
  Are there toilets at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, this station has toilets.
  
  Are there changing places toilets at Leicester station?
  
  No, there aren't changing places toilets at this station.
  
  Are there baby changing facilities at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there are baby changing facilities at this station.
  
  Toilets Information
  
  The toilets are located on 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.
  Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 05:20-22:30
  Saturday 05:20-22:30
  Sunday 07:15-22:30
  Are there showers at Leicester station?
  
  No, there aren't showers at this station.
- Seating at the station
  
  Is there a waiting room at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, this station has a waiting room.
  
  Waiting room opening hours
  
  Monday to Friday – 05:20 to 22:30 Saturday – 05:20 to 22:30 Sunday – 07:15 to 22:30
  
  Waiting room location
  
  There are heated waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating.
  
  Are there seated areas at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there's a seating area at this station.
- Tourist facilities
  
  Is there lost property at Leicester station?
  
  No, there isn't a lost property at this station.
  
  Are there luggage storage facilities at Leicester station?
  
  No, there are no luggage storage facilities at this station.
  
  Are there luggage trolleys at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, luggage trolleys are available at this station.
- Communication
  
  Are there public telephones at Leicester station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have public telephones.
  
  Is there a post box at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there's a post box at this station.
  
  Is there Wi-Fi at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, this station has Wi-Fi.
  
  Wi-Fi information
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station
  Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge
- Shops, cafés and cash machines
  
  Is there a cash machine at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, this station has cash machines.
  
  Are there shops at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there are shops at this station.
  
  Are there cafés, pubs or restaurants at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there are cafés, pubs or restaurants at this station.
  
  Cafés, pubs or restaurants information
  
  Cafe and vending machine.
Buying and collecting train tickets
- Ticket office
  
  Are there ticket machines at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.
  
  Can I collect train tickets from Leicester station?
  
  Yes, you can collect train tickets from ticket machine.
- Ticketing options
  
  Can Contactless cards be validated at Leicester station?
  
  No, Contactless cards can't be validated at this station.
  
  Are smartcards issued at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be loaded at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, you can load smartcards at ticket machine and ticket office.
  
  Can smartcards be validated at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.
  
  Smartcard information
  
  Collect and top your Smartcard at this location
  
  Can Oyster cards be loaded at Leicester station?
  
  No, you can't load Oyster cards at this station.
  
  Are Oyster cards issued at Leicester station?
  
  No, Oyster cards aren't issued at this station.
  
  Are Oyster cards validated at Leicester station?
  
  No, Oyster cards aren't validated at this station.
Travel links
- Public transport
  
  Are there bus connections at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there are bus services at this station.
  
  Bus services information
  
  Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
  
  Are there metro connections at Leicester station?
  
  No, metro services aren't available at this station.
  
  Does Leicester station have connections to a port?
  
  No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.
  
  Does Leicester station have connections to an airport?
  
  Yes, the station has connections to an airport.
  
  Airport connections information
  
  'Skylink' service departs daily, at regular intervals from St Margaret's Bus Station (in city centre) for East Midlands Airport.
  For details: www.trentbarton.co.uk/services/skylinkderby
  
  Replacement buses location
  
  Coaches leave from the Station front. Please note: During pre-planned engineering works, coaches will leave from the station car park
- Personal transport
  
  Is car hire available at or near Leicester station?
  
  No, car hire is not available at or near the station.
  
  Does Leicester station have a taxi rank?
  
  Yes, this station has a taxi rank.
  
  Taxi rank information
  
  Taxi rank, (taxi marked parking) via Station street
Car parking
- Car parking
  
  Car park name
  Station car park
  
  Spaces
  488
  
  Car park CCTV
  No
  
  Car parking charges
  
  Peak ticket: £16.50
  Saturday: £8.30
  Sunday: £8.30
  Weekly ticket: £49.50
  Monthly ticket: £165.00
  Quarterly ticket: £445.50
  Annual ticket: £1,650.00
  
  Notes
  £2.20 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
  £10.50 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
  
  Accessible Spaces Notes
  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
  
  Car park name
  Short stay car park
  
  Spaces
  10
  
  Car park CCTV
  No
  
  Opening hours
  Saturday – 24 Hours Sunday – 24 Hours Monday to Friday – 24 Hours
  
  Car parking charges
  
  Off-peak ticket: £8.30
  Peak ticket: £16.50
  Saturday: £8.30
  Sunday: £8.30
  Weekly ticket: £49.50
  Monthly ticket: £165.00
  Quarterly ticket: £445.50
  Annual ticket: £1,650.00
  
  Notes
  This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
  Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
  Blue Badge holders: Parking is free for all Blue Badge holders at ANPR car parks. To qualify for free parking, Blue Badge holders will need to register their vehicles on the APCOA Blue Badge portal using this link https://bluebadge.apcoa.co.uk/
  When parking, please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay and display your Blue Badge
  
  Accessible Spaces Notes
  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.
Bikes
- Bike storage
  
  Is there bike storage at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there's bike storage at this station.
  
  Is there a sheltered bike storage area at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there is a sheltered bike storage area.
  
  Bike storage spaces
  
  222
  
  Bike storage 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.
  
  Bike storage information
  
  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.
  
  Bike storage type
  
  Compounds & Stands
  
  Is there CCTV in the bike storage at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, this station has CCTV in the bike storage.
- Bike hire
  
  Is bike hire available at or near Leicester station?
  
  No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.
Accessibility and mobility access
- Station access
  
  Is there a ramp at Leicester station to get on the train?
  
  Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.
  
  Step-free access information
  
  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.
  This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
  
  Step-free access coverage
  
  Whole station
  
  Are there accessible drop off or pick up points at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, there are accessible drop off or pick up points at this station.
  
  Are there wheelchairs available at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.
- Ticketing access
  
  Are there induction loops at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, induction loops are available at this station.
- Accessible station facilities
  
  Is staff help available at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, staff are available to help you at this station.
  
  Staff help opening hours
  
  Monday to Sunday – 24 hours Monday to Friday – 24 hours Saturday – 24 hours Sunday – 24 hours
  
  Staff help information
  
  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.
  
  Are there accessible toilets at Leicester station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible toilets.

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