The average train between Leicester and Kingston upon Thames takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames. 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 30 minutes between Leicester and Kingston upon Thames. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Kingston upon Thames at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 12m • 2 changes


1h 52m • 2 changes


1h 54m • 2 changes


1h 54m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Kingston upon Thames. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Kingston upon Thames station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Leicester to Kingston upon Thames train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Kingston upon Thames train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kingston station.
Book your Leicester to Kingston upon Thames train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Leicester and Kingston upon Thames is 147.9 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Kingston via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 1h 51m.