The average train between Leicester and Washington takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Washington. 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 Washington. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Washington at 12:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Washington? 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 Washington. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Newcastle station via Sheffield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Leicester to Washington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Leicester and Washington is 252.7 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to South Hylton via Sheffield, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 26m.