The average train between Harwich and Leicester takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Leicester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Harwich to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Harwich to Leicester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Harwich and Leicester is 181.7 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Leicester via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 57m.