The average train between Leicester and Newbury takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Newbury. 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 Newbury. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Newbury at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Newbury? 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 Newbury. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Newbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Leicester to Newbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Newbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Newbury station.
Book your Leicester to Newbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Leicester and Newbury is 138.2 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Newbury via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 41m.