The average train between London Docklands and Leicester takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from London Docklands to Leicester. 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 every 20 minutes between London Docklands and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from London Docklands is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Canary Wharf and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London Docklands to Leicester. However, there are services departing from London Docklands station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
London Docklands to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London Docklands to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your London Docklands to Leicester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between London Docklands and Leicester is 147.2 km. The road distance is 167 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 3m.