The average train between Leicester and Newark on Trent takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Newark on Trent. 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 Newark on Trent. The earliest departure is at 1:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Newark on Trent at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Newark on Trent. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Newark on Trent station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Leicester to Newark on Trent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Newark on Trent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Newark Castle station.
Book your Leicester to Newark on Trent train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Leicester and Newark on Trent is 52.1 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Newark Castle via Nottingham in around 1h 17m.