The average train between Gillingham and Leicester takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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.
Trains run hourly between Gillingham and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Leicester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Gillingham to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Gillingham to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Gillingham to Leicester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gillingham and Leicester is 194.5 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Leicester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 34m.