The average train between Leicester and Tamworth takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Tamworth. 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 Tamworth. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Tamworth at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Tamworth. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Tamworth station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Leicester to Tamworth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Tamworth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your Leicester to Tamworth train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Leicester and Tamworth is 38.1 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Tamworth via Nuneaton in around 1h 19m.