The average train between Leicester and Hartford takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Hartford. 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 hourly between Leicester and Hartford. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Hartford at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Hartford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Hartford station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Leicester to Hartford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Hartford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Leicester to Hartford train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Hartford is 116.3 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Hartford via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 48m.