The average train between North Devon and Leicester takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from North Devon 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 2 hours between North Devon and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from North Devon is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from North Devon 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 North Devon to Leicester. However, there are services departing from North Devon station and arriving at Leicester station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
North Devon to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
North Devon to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your North Devon to Leicester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between North Devon and Leicester is 265.3 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Leicester via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 32m.