The average train between Leicester and Chartres takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester to Chartres. 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 2 hours between Leicester and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Chartres at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Chartres station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Leicester to Chartres train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Chartres train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Leicester to Chartres train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Chartres is 501.5 km. The road distance is 701 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Chartres via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 26m.