The average train between Kent and Leicester takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Kent 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 Kent and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Leicester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Kent to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Kent to Leicester train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Kent and Leicester is 199.7 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Leicester via Ashford International and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 25m.
