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The average train between Eltham and Leicester takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Eltham 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.

2h 18m
Duration
109 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Eltham to London Bridgetrain train London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 54m
£51–74

Eltham to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Eltham and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways1h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways1h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 7m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 7m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 2m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 10m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 8m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Eltham 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.

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  • Distance: 108.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Eltham, Greater London, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Eltham to Leicester via London Bridge and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 54m.

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