Canterbury to Leicester Trains

Canterbury to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Leicester takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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.

2h 20m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £103
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 9m

£87–146

Canterbury to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:20 PM → 6:39 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
5:23 PM → 7:39 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:23 PM → 8:39 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:23 PM → 9:35 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:26 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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