The average train between Leicester and Alicante takes 37h 11m and the fastest train takes 31h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester to Alicante. 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 twice daily between Leicester and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 11:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Alicante at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 37h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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44h 28m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Alicante? 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 Leicester to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Alicante station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 11m.
Leicester to Alicante train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Alicante train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Leicester to Alicante train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Alicante is 1,590.1 km. The road distance is 2,271 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Barcelona-Sants in around 19h 57m.