The average train between Leicester and Newton Abbot takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Newton Abbot. 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 Newton Abbot. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Newton Abbot at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Newton Abbot. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Leicester to Newton Abbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Newton Abbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Leicester to Newton Abbot train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Newton Abbot is 290.5 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Newton Abbot via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m.