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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Leicester takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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 4m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Darlington to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 37m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 37m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 37m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 37m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington 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 Darlington to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Leicester via Sheffield in around 2h 41m.

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