The average train between ExCeL London and Leicester (Station) takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from ExCeL London 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.
Trains run hourly between ExCeL London and Leicester (Station). The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from ExCeL London is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Leicester (Station) at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at West Silvertown DLR Station and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London to Leicester (Station). However, there are services departing from ExCeL London station and arriving at Leicester (Station) station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
ExCeL London to Leicester (Station) train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
ExCeL London to Leicester (Station) train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Leicester station.
The distance between ExCeL London and Leicester (Station) is 147.8 km. The road distance is 174 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 3m.