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Leicester Railway Station (LEI)

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Leicester South, Leicester
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    Joseph R.
    "You can get a hot dog from Pumpkin Café here."(4 Tips)
    Renata J.
    "Barriers in operation more often than not, keep your ticket handy"(2 Tips)
    Marian C.
    "WH Smith is tiny."(2 Tips)
    Zara
    "Arrival/Departure screens and ticket machines updated."(2 Tips)
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  • Zaraheart icon on user image
    ZaraAugust 26, 2015
    Arrival/Departure screens and ticket machines updated. Small WHSmiths and coffee shops etc. EMT first class lounge available. Ample space in waiting rooms.
  • Kate B.heart icon on user image
    Kate BurtonApril 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Trains are usually on time. Plenty of shops to pick snacks from, and an indoor seating area for standard class tickets. Toilets generally well stocked.
    Upvoted Feb 24
  • P W.
    P WoodentopSeptember 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    If you arrive at this station and need a taxi don't jump in the Black Cabs (most can't speak English and overcharge) instead cross the road to ABC taxis these are reasonably priced.
  • Em P.
    Em PagetAugust 14, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    As a newbie to Leicester, to get to the shopping centre turn right out of the stn, KPMG on your left, and head up Granby St and keep going!!
  • Zaraheart icon on user image
    ZaraFebruary 13, 2015
    Renovations have improved the station on the outside, parking is more organised and first class lounge is decent.
  • Chris A.heart icon on user image
    Chris ArcherNovember 21, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Nine ticket machines in entrance hall but still big queues Friday afternoon. Arrived in good time or buy ticket in advance.
  • Joseph R.heart icon on user image
    Joseph RobertsonAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    You can get a hot dog from Pumpkin Café here. Probably their least overpriced thing. If possible go to Tesco's or Sainsbury's for food rather than WHSmith's or the other food places inside.
  • Guy O.heart icon on user image
    Guy OngleyAugust 29, 2019
    Serves a purpose, easy to navigate. Staff visible and helpful.
  • Liamheart icon on user image
    LiamSeptember 17, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Platform 3 for quick CrossCountry services every hour to Birmingham New St. (calling at Nuneaton & Coleshill only) and East Midlands Trains services to London St. Pancras.
  • Joseph R.heart icon on user image
    Joseph RobertsonMarch 8, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    There's a new coffee place set up just outside the station. Excellent stuff.
  • Adam K.
    Adam KirtonSeptember 5, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    If you're leaving; congratulations! If you're arriving; sorry!
  • Laura C.heart icon on user image
    Laura ComanAugust 29, 2013
    Nice clean station. Not much food to choose from but there is a Sainsburys across the the street.
  • Steve N.
    Steve NealeJanuary 10, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The ATM Coffee cart in the main foyer area sells these things called 'yogushakes' - they are amazing!
  • Paul U.heart icon on user image
    Paul UnsworthMarch 18, 2015
    Pretty much right in the centre and plenty of taxis
  • Deepak T.
    Deepak ThakrarJanuary 26, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Good move with the new ticket collection machines; no more entering the hi security time sensitive pin to collect tickets
  • Ben W.heart icon on user image
    Ben WhiteJanuary 26, 2015
    One toilet (which you have to pay for) is not satisfactory. It's closed in the evening, unfortunately most people still need the toilet then!
  • Tim O.heart icon on user image
    Tim O'NeillApril 28, 2014
    Still free to spend a penny, which is almost unheard of nowadays.
  • Mark W.heart icon on user image
    Mark WrightJuly 20, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    Good when there aren’t strikes
  • Mark W.heart icon on user image
    Mark WrightAugust 23, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    Down to the smoke 🚊
  • Carly S.
    Carly ShortApril 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    If you're leaving; congratulations! If you're arriving; sorry!
  • D
    DOctober 15, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Average but clean and organized. Helpful staff.
  • Thomas R.
    Thomas RiggsApril 13, 2010
    Use the back exit (through the car park) for quick access to Queen St/Curve theatre.
  • Abdullah A.heart icon on user image
    Abdullah AljumaAugust 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Go towards the end of the platform to find more empty seat when boarding the trains.
  • Iain M.
    Iain MacraeAugust 9, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    It's still a 20 minute walk to see King Richard III
  • Kevin H.
    Kevin HartshornMarch 4, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Barriers never in operation after 9 on Sundays.
  • Phillipe F.
    Phillipe FollopAugust 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    AMT coffee is shocking. Never drank diesel but I imagine it's fairly similar
  • Chris D.
    Chris DennisonApril 3, 2013
    Fabulous cob shops abound.
  • Stephen R.
    Stephen RadfordSeptember 7, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Aren't many facilities so if you're coming from another station or town I'd get what you need there.
  • Renata J.
    Renata JonesJanuary 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Barriers in operation more often than not, keep your ticket handy
  • Jovan M.
    Jovan MaricJuly 31, 2011
    Great place to get a train from Leicester to somewhere else.
  • Martyn S.
    Martyn SpencerJanuary 6, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    If you are buying a ticket don't just go up to the person and shout Birmingham in there face it's very rude
  • Mark W.heart icon on user image
    Mark WrightJanuary 17
    Been here 10+ times
    London bound 🚆
  • Lucia M.
    Lucia MasundireApril 7, 2011
    Get a bite card for 20% discount at upper crust and pumpkin cafe
  • Bilge K.
    Bilge K.O.February 22, 2014
    There is no sitting area except cafes. Not bad but not good. Average.
  • Marian C.
    Marian CraigMarch 4, 2013
    Pretty small for a mainline station. WH Smith is tiny.
  • Anorak In The...
    Anorak In The...January 23, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Secure and not expensive taxi's :)
  • Dean J.
    Dean JenkinsOctober 25, 2011
    Get a Fairtrade coffee from AMT
  • Marcus B.
    Marcus BogleApril 5, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I moved away for a reason
  • Charlotte C.
    Charlotte CooksonApril 11, 2011
    The dreary waiting area on platform 3/4 has finally been painted!
  • Philheart icon on user image
    PhilApril 2, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    All the on station shops close early.
  • Chloe
    ChloeSeptember 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Tesco Express round the corner is handy. :)
  • Renata J.
    Renata JonesJanuary 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Pumpkin cafe and wh smith here
  • Patricia M.
    Patricia MuntJune 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Nowhere to get a coffee early on a Sunday morning
  • Renata J.
    Renata JonesJanuary 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Pumpkin cafe and wh smit here
  • Dan H.
    Dan HardakerJune 19, 2010
    Home of Walker's crisps
  • Stuart G.
    Stuart Glendinning HallApril 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Look for the station guy who won an OBE.
  • Justin K.
    Justin KentFebruary 12, 2011
    This place is a dump, leave as fast as you can!
  • Tracey
    TraceyAugust 8, 2011
    Toilets only on platform
  • matthew h.
    matthew hughesJanuary 20, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Welcome to Leicester despite what people say its not all bad
  • Nikos T.heart icon on user image
    Nikos TaskosNovember 3, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Boring and dirty! Grab your train and run away!
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