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The average train between Leicester and The Shard takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Leicester to The Shard. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 33m
Duration
102 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Leicester to The Shard train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Leicester and The Shard. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into The Shard at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 25m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 36m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 32m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink6h 42m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 11m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 27m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 27m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 34m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 35m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 53m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 49m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 27m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 41m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 27m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 41m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 27m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to The Shard? 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.

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  • Distance: 101.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and The Shard, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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