The average train between Leicester and Brentwood takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Leicester to Brentwood. 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 every 20 minutes between Leicester and Brentwood. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Brentwood at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 49m • 2 changes


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2h 11m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Brentwood. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Brentwood station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Leicester to Brentwood train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Brentwood train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Brentwood station.
Book your Leicester to Brentwood train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Leicester and Brentwood is 149.7 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Brentwood via London St Pancras Intl, Farringdon, and Farringdon Without in around 1h 57m.