The average train between Leicester and King's Lynn takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to King's Lynn. 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 King's Lynn. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:16 PM which arrives into King's Lynn at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to King's Lynn. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at King's Lynn station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Leicester to King's Lynn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to King's Lynn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kings Lynn station.
Book your Leicester to King's Lynn train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Northern.
The distance between Leicester and King's Lynn is 103.7 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Kings Lynn via Ely in around 2h 38m.