Durham to Leicester Trains

Durham to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Leicester takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 22m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 59m

£94–139

Durham to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:52 PM → 6:00 AM
Arrives next day
10h 7m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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