Leicester live departures
Next trains leaving Leicester (LEI), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Leicester live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeLEI
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.6314, -1.1253
- Nearest stationSouth Wigston (5.5 km)
- Passengers 2024-255,527,136
- GB rank92nd busiest
- Managed byEast Midlands Railway
About this board
Leicester is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code LEI. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Leicester handled 5,527,136 passenger entries and exits, ranking 92nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London St Pancras International (954,994 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Leicester usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Leicester
Leicester station FAQs
What is the station code for Leicester?
The three-letter CRS code for Leicester is LEI. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Leicester departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Leicester itself.
How busy is Leicester station?
Leicester recorded 5,527,136 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 92nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London St Pancras International.
Which stations are closest to Leicester?
The nearest station is South Wigston, about 5.5 km away in a straight line. Syston (7.4 km) and Narborough (8.5 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.