The average train between Croydon and Leicester takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Croydon 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 20 minutes between Croydon and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Leicester at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Leicester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Croydon to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Croydon to Leicester train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Croydon and Leicester is 156.4 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Leicester via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 44m.
