The average train between Herne Bay and Leicester takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Leicester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Herne Bay to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Herne Bay to Leicester train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Herne Bay and Leicester is 209.1 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Leicester via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 36m.