Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) Trains

Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) trains

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The average train between Edinburgh and Leicester (Station) takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 32m
Duration: 330 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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£146–214

Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Leicester (Station). The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Leicester (Station) at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

11:04 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 6:04 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
2:04 PM → 7:02 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:02 AM → 11:02 AM
5h • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:02 AM → 11:02 AM
5h • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:02 AM → 11:02 AM
5h • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:08 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 5:30 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:02 AM → 11:02 AM
5h • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:02 AM → 11:02 AM
5h • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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