The average train between Leicester and Kent takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Kent. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Kent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Leicester to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Leicester to Kent train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Leicester and Kent is 199.7 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International in around 2h 35m.
