The average train between Edinburgh and University of Leicester takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to University of 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 2 hours between Edinburgh and University of Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:04 PM which arrives into University of Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Chesterfield and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to University of Leicester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at University of Leicester station via Chesterfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Edinburgh to University of Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to University of Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Edinburgh to University of Leicester train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and University of Leicester is 394 km. The road distance is 533 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to University of Leicester via Chesterfield and Leicester in around 5h 30m.