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The average train between Bournemouth and Leicester takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 57m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bournemouth to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 39m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 38m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways4h 24m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways9h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 56m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 26m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 39m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 56m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 26m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 39m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 208.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Leicester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 32m.

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