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Essex to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essex and Leicester takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 27m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 15m
£71–118

Essex to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Essex and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Essex to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Leicester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 15m.

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