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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Bishop Auckland takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Bishop Auckland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 12m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Bishop Auckland train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Bishop Auckland. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Bishop Auckland at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Bishop Auckland? 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Bishop Auckland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Bishop Auckland, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Bishop Auckland via Sheffield and Darlington in around 4h 10m.

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