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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Bologna takes 22h 54m and the fastest train takes 20h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 54m
Duration
1,725 km
Distance
€439
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Leicester to Bologna train times

Trains run twice daily between Leicester and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 22h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno20h 10m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno26h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno20h 10m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno21h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno20h 10m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno28h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno20h 27m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno25h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno20h 10m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno26h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno20h 10m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiTrenitaliaItaloTreno26h 10m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Bologna? 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 Bologna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,725.3 km
  • Duration: 22h 54m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Leicester to Bologna centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 59m.

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