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The average train between Madrid and Leicester takes 24h 37m and the fastest train takes 23h 55m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Madrid 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 5 times a week between Madrid and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Leicester station via Barcelona-Sants station, Lyon Part Dieu station, Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 37m.
Madrid to Leicester train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between Madrid and Leicester is 1373 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Leicester via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 15h 56m.
