The average train between Maidenhead and Leicester takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Maidenhead 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 30 minutes between Maidenhead and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Leicester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Maidenhead to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Maidenhead station.
Maidenhead to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Maidenhead to Leicester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidenhead and Leicester is 127.2 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Leicester via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 53m.