The average train between Charlton and Leicester takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Charlton 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Charlton and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlton is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charlton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Charlton station and arriving at Leicester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Charlton to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Charlton station.
Charlton to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Charlton to Leicester train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Charlton and Leicester is 151.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Charlton to Leicester via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 47m.