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Trip Overview

The average train between Eastbourne and Leicester takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Eastbourne 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 15m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Eastbourne to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Eastbourne and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 19m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 10m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 19m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 9m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 25m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 19m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 19m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 10m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 10m • 2 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Leicester via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 4m.

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