The average train between Leeds Station and Leicester takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds Station 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 Leeds Station and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds Station is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Leicester at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 12m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Leeds Station to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds Station to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Leeds Station station and arriving at Leicester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Leeds Station to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds Station to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Leeds Station to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Leeds Station and Leicester is 131.6 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Leicester via Sheffield in around 2h 4m.