The average train between Paddington and Leicester takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Paddington 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 20 minutes between Paddington and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Paddington to Leicester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Paddington to Leicester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Paddington to Leicester train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Paddington and Leicester is 140.7 km. The road distance is 163 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
