The average train between Newbury and Leicester takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Newbury 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 hourly between Newbury and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Newbury is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Newbury to Leicester? 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 Newbury to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Leicester station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Newbury to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newbury station.
Newbury to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between Newbury and Leicester is 138.2 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Leicester via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 17m.