- Distance: 98.5 mi
- Duration: 1h 9m
The average train between London and Leicester takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from London 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 and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Leicester station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
London to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your London to Leicester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between London and Leicester is 143.3 km. The road distance is 159 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 4m.
