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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and The Shard takes 1h 34m 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 34m
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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 30m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 25m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 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 Friday, November 13, 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, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 39m • 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 15, 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 16, 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 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink1h 39m • 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to The Shard.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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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