The average train between Leicester and Harwich takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Harwich. 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 Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Harwich at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Harwich? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Harwich station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Leicester to Harwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Harwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Leicester to Harwich train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Leicester and Harwich is 181.7 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Harwich Town via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 3h 22m.