The average train between Newton Abbot and Leicester takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newton Abbot is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newton Abbot to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Newton Abbot station and arriving at Leicester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Newton Abbot to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Newton Abbot to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Newton Abbot to Leicester train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Newton Abbot and Leicester is 290.5 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Newton Abbot to Leicester via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 8m.